Continuous Improvement (CI) Best Practice Visit

Continuous Improvement (CI) Best Practice Visit

This site visit to Tridonic UK’s Lighting Manufacturing will help you to view and witness first hand what world class looks like.

By RTC North

Date and time

Thu, 6 Jun 2024 09:00 - 12:00 GMT+1

Location

Tridonic (UK) Ltd

Butchers Race Spennymoor DL16 6JE United Kingdom

Agenda

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Welcome and Introductions

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Tridonic Presentation


Products and Service, Their Lean Journey, STEM Activities, Apprentice Involvement, and Project Example (PLC Station)

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Tour of the different areas


Engineering Control Centre, Customer Room, Factory Control Centre (FCC) Room, Shopfloor, etc..

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Break

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Improvement Brainstorming Panel Session

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Networking

About this event

  • 3 hours

If you’re business is struggling to effectively implement a continuous improvement approach and culture within your business, then this site visit will help you to better engage your staff best and achieve this. The session will include a guided tour of the site and the key operational areas, as well as an opportunity to discuss your challenges with an experienced panel of experts in the field of CI & Lean Manufacturing, as well as networking.

Key Takeaways:

• Cutting Waste: CI & Lean focuses on eliminating wasted time within operations, cutting costs, and enhancing product and service quality.

• Saving Costs: By reducing errors and waste, organizations improve efficiency, leading to better productivity, inventory management, and cost savings.

• A New Company Culture: Effective CI & Lean adoption requires a commitment to continuous process improvement and teamwork across all levels.

• Reaching All Departments: CI & Lean principles benefit every business department, enhancing performance indicators and outcomes.

• Higher Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty: By prioritising customer needs and maintaining quality, businesses foster greater satisfaction and loyalty.

• Higher Employee Satisfaction: Engaged employees drive loyalty, collaboration, and personal development, becoming champions of lean process improvement.

• Attracting Business Partners: Successful CI & Lean implementation leads to business success and stronger partnerships.

• Better Risk Management and Strategic Planning: CI & Lean tools help identify risks and inform strategic planning, facilitating future growth.

• Networking & Collaboration: Connect with fellow professionals in the vibrant Durham business community, fostering collaboration and growth opportunities.

Who Should Attend:

  • Business owners, looking to instigate a CI & Lean approach & culture to help unlock their business's full potential.
  • Managers and supervisors responsible for daily operations looking to streamline processes.
  • Continuous Improvement champions looking to drive quality focused projects.
  • Individuals seeking to optimise time utilisation and drive success in their business.

Operational Best Practices for Sustainable Growth:

Streamline operations and enhance productivity with expert guidance on operational best practices. This Best Practice Visit is your opportunity to learn how to optimise processes, reduce errors, inefficiencies, and leverage resources for sustainable growth and improved bottom-line results.

Just a Few Hours for Lasting Impact:

This half day session is designed to be efficient and impactful, share knowledge and experience, provoke discussions, and develop insights which will be invaluable and can help to reshape your business CI & Lean trajectory.

Why Attend?

Recent studies have illuminated the alarming amount of time wasted within businesses, but identifying and addressing these errors and inefficiencies can truly transform your business. Time is gold dust for small to medium sized businesses, and this best practice visit is your opportunity to reclaim this time and make it more Value Added.

This workshop is delivered by the CI & Lean Team at Tridonic, alongside RTC North, and is for Durham-based businesses. It provides a unique space away from your desk to actively identify and address time wastage, equipping you to implement positive quality and efficiency improvements within any production and business environment.

In 2024, understanding and tackling wasted time is crucial for businesses, as this will directly impact productivity and the bottom line. Take just a half day out of your week to join us, work productively on addressing challenges, and gain insights that can reshape your business.

Network with fellow businesses over coffee to share experiences to leave you with ideas and actionable takeaways to optimise the performance of your business.

Limited spaces available—secure your place now and unlock the potential for growth in your business!


PLEASE NOTE: businesses need to be registered with the Durham Growth Programme prior to attending. A link is below for registration, therefore ONLY businesses based in County Durham are able to attend this fully funded workshop.


Durham Business Growth and Productivity Programme is a comprehensive initiative designed to elevate productivity and foster growth within businesses located in County Durham. Being part of the programme allows you access to workshops, 1-1 advisor support and grant funding to support revenue and capital investment in your business.

For businesses in County Durham, the benefits of engaging with the Durham Business Growth programme are manifold. Through its dedicated initiatives, the fund offers access to financial resources, expert guidance, and networking opportunities that can fuel growth and expansion. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or an established company, this UK SPF programme equips you with the tools necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving market.

If you have not already registered for the programme, please use the link below.

https://www.durhambusinessgrowth.co.uk/register



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