Production and Cycle Time Management

Course Overview

The Essentials of Maximizing Throughput Performance
With the demands to reduce cycle time increasing at lightening pace, this course focuses on the ‘keys-to-keys’ practical applications used by progressive collision centres to enable vehicles to flow smoothly through the production process and improve cycle time performance. Participants will also learn how to successfully manage the most important asset in a bodyshop – the production staff! Discover the foundation principles and improvements that can be implemented on the shopfloor to dramatically advance production and reduce cycle time in your shop.

Join us to expand your understating of:
• (1) Cycle time dynamics
• (2) Meticulous disassembly for estimating
• (3) Parts planning
• (4) Visual control and production scheduling
• (5) Workplace organisation
• (6) Standardised work and tools.

COURSE OBJECTIVE
To provide proven practices and techniques that will lead to cycle time improvement and increased productivity.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Shop Owners, Managers & Key Personnel who are involved in the production process.

COURSE LENGTH
2-day class

CLASS SIZE
10 minimum, 20 maximum

CERTIFICATION & TRAINING MATERIALS
I-CAR participants are eligible to receive 3.75 Gold Class points for this course. Automotive Management Institute (AMI) participants are eligible to receive 28 Accredited Automotive Manager (AAM) credits. Participants will receive a student manual, course hand-outs, lunch, refreshments, and an MVP certificate of completion.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Any PPG customer is eligible to attend any MVP Business Development Series course.