Introduction:

The objective of the course is to provide an integrated program covering the key areas of Operations & Maintenance Management concerned with Planning, Scheduling and Total Productive Maintenance. The program aims to provide an overview of methodology and practice, with a view to enabling delegates to be updated on current approaches, to understand current issues, and to be able to apply the relevant thinking and techniques in the context of their own organizations.

Who should attend:

This program is designed for all managers and professionals with a responsibility for, or an interest in, Operations and Maintenance Management, including both those looking for an update on practice, and those new to the field. It is particularly appropriate for delegates who wish to develop or update their knowledge and skills in Planning and Scheduling, and to develop their expertise in the area of Total Productive Maintenance.

Daily Outlines:

Day 1

Introductions & Overview of the Program

Delegates interests

An overview of Operations Management

Linkages between Operations strategy and corporate strategy

Practical Operations Management issues

The roles of Planning, Scheduling and TPM



Day 2

Operational Process design and management

Management for lean operations

The 5 lean principles and the 7 wastes

Value Stream Analysis

Planning and scheduling Operations.



Day 3

Maintenance management and engineering

Impact on HSE

Lifecycle management

Preventative replacement and maintenance

Reliability & replacement theory and practice

Computerized maintenance management



Day 4

Planning and Scheduling.

Why projects, plans and schedules fail.

Critical Path Analysis and PERT

Network diagrams.

Resource Allocation

Crashing activities to speed up projects



Day 5 

Meaning and origins of Total Productive Maintenance

OEE and Lifetime costs

The 5 pillars of TPM

Autonomous Maintenance

Condition Appraisal