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QMS Transition improvement Program Solution (TiPS) Training

This seven-session training will start with one full day and a half, followed another full day and four half days. Sample policies are issued to all companies involved. Process thinking and identification of processes are stressed. Required procedures and their intent are discussed and examples are given to the attendees as the program progresses. The ISO 9001 standard (or applicable standard) will be issued to each company.

This Group Training Program consists of several committed companies who go through the following training together.

Session Content Time
On-site Determining current state, establish Baseline of your organization Approximately 2 to 3 hours
Day 1 Intro to the program. Overview of ISO 9001:2000, commitment. Basics of this process based Management System. Examine current Quality Policy statement and Objectives, possibly modify in current and future sessions 8:30-3:30
Day 2 Internal Auditor Training seminar at MMTC for up to three participants per company. 8:30-4:30
Day 3 Internal Auditor Training seminar day 2. Certificate Issued 8:30-4:30
Day 4 ISO 9000, ISO 9004, Overview, Implementation & Documentation Overview, Issue Policy Manual template, begin work on modifications to the manual. Get any missing information or approvals needed between day 2 and day 5 8:30-3:30
On-site Instructor visits each company to review any questions, recommend improvements, to suggest metrics to track for continual improvement. Look at current QMS Activities Half day
Day 5 Complete work on modifications to the manual. Finalize Quality Policy and Objectives. Required Procedures- templates issued. Begin work on modifications to these procedures. 8:30-3:30
On-site Instructor visits each company to observe one element Internal Audit Half day
Day 6 Create SIPOC diagrams for other active processes. Other activity Procedures and Forms issued for ideas and detail 8:30-3:30
On-site Create SIPOC diagrams for remaining active processes. Other activity Procedures and Forms issued for ideas and detail then to finalize any remaining issues, determine next steps 8:30-3:30

Each company will complete this program with an QMS Policy Manual and required procedures, dependant upon their efforts in the program. Facilitated by manufacturing- experienced RAB- Certified QMS professionals.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this program, however it would be beneficial if you are familiar with:

bullet Flow-Charting or process mapping
bullet Creating Policies, Procedures, Work Instructions

Key Benefits

bullet The cost is spread over the entire group
bullet Fixed schedule keeps organizations on track
bullet Pacing allows time to keep operations going while still getting work done
bullet Synergy is built through group dynamics
bullet Off-site limits interruptions

Key Drawbacks

bullet You must keep up
bullet Travel is involved to our training center in Plymouth, Michigan (usually local travel)

Costs

The cost of attending our QMS TiPS, at our Advanced Training Center runs $7800 (US dollars) per company. Each company will be allowed to send two individuals to the training. More individuals may be added for a nominal charge.

Class Schedule

To find out when and where the classes are being offered, visit MMTC's home. You can also find out other ways the MMTC can help you in improve your global competitive.

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The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center
47911 Halyard
Plymouth, MI 48170-2461
888.414.6682
www.mmtc.org