• OpEx-TPM, Total Productive Maintenance

    material, “Proactive Maintenance Strategy,” from PSL 2010, focuses on optimising operational efficiency through equipment maintenance. It introduces the concept of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), breaking it down into availability, performance, and quality losses, and provides calculation methods and world-class benchmarks. The sources also outline practical strategies for identifying and addressing equipment failure contributors like contamination, vibration, and lubrication issues. Furthermore, it details maintenance approaches such as Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM), encouraging operator involvement and continuous improvement through structured inspections, visual controls, and workplace projects.
  • OpEx – VSM, Value Stream Mapping

    Value Stream Mapping
    The provided source, “OpEx – VSM.pdf” by Vishnu Rayapeddi, serves as a comprehensive guide to Value Stream Mapping (VSM), a critical component of Operational Excellence. It outlines an eight-step roadmap for implementing VSM, beginning with a commitment to lean principles and culminating in continuous improvement. The document explains how VSM helps visualise entire value streams, identify and eliminate non-value-adding activities (waste), and ultimately improve efficiency and customer satisfaction within manufacturing, administrative, and service sectors. Key concepts such as Takt Time, flow, pull systems, and levelling production are explored, providing practical methods for optimising processes and achieving significant cost reductions and

  • OpEx-5SVC-5S and Visual Controls

    The source, titled “5S & Visual Controls for High Performance Workplace” by Vishnu Rayapeddi, outlines a comprehensive workshop focused on implementing the 5S methodology within an operational setting. This approach, originating from lean manufacturing principles, aims to create a safe, clean, and organised workplace to improve efficiency and quality. The document details each of the five “S” steps: Sort, Set-in-Order, Shine, Standardise, and Sustain, providing practical guidance, self-assessment tools, and examples for implementation. Ultimately, the objective is to achieve “World-Class Manufacturing” through disciplined workplace organisation and the effective use of visual controls and displays to communicate information and manage processes.

  • OpEx – SCM Fundamentals – MRP-Materials Requirement Planning

    The source “OpEx-SCM Funda4 MRP.pdf” provides an overview of Materials Requirement Planning (MRP), a crucial component of supply chain management. It begins by distinguishing dependent versus independent demand and details the planning process that leads to Material Requirements Planning. The document explains Bills-of-Material (BOM), including different types like modular and phantom bills, and outlines the structure and benefits of an MRP system. Furthermore, it explores extensions of MRP, such as Closed Loop MRP, Capacity Planning, Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), illustrating the evolution of these systems and their applications in both manufacturing and service sectors.

  • OpEx – SCM Fundamentals – Demand Forecasting

    This source, titled “OpEx- SCM Funda2 Forecasting.pdf” by Vishnu Rayapeddi, provides an extensive overview of demand forecasting within supply chain management. It begins by defining forecasting as educated guessing and a crucial process for business decisions across various time horizons, from short-range (under one year) to long-range (over three years). The document details different types of forecasts, including economic, technological, and demand, and outlines seven key steps in the forecasting process, from determining its use to validating results. Furthermore, the text distinguishes between qualitative forecasting methods (like the Delphi method and sales force composite) and quantitative methods (such as moving averages, exponential smoothing, and linear regression), explaining their applications and calculations, including metrics like Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD) and tracking signals for monitoring forecast accuracy.

  • OpEx – SSGB, Six Sigma Green Belt Training PPT

    This text provides a comprehensive overview of Operational Excellence and Six Sigma methodologies, detailing their importance in enhancing business profitability, customer satisfaction, and market competitiveness. It introduces key quality management gurus like Deming, Juran, Crosby, Ishikawa, and Taguchi, outlining their foundational philosophies and contributions to quality improvement. The document then thoroughly explores the Six Sigma project lifecycle, from defining and measuring processes to analysing root causes, implementing solutions, and establishing robust control plans. Crucially, it integrates concepts of stakeholder management, financial analysis, and various data collection and analysis tools essential for successful Six Sigma implementatio

  • OpEx – Balanced Scorecard

    The provided source, an excerpt from “OpEx-Balanced Scorecard.pdf” by Vishnu Rayapeddi, outlines the Balanced Scorecard (BSC) as a strategic management framework. It explains how the BSC translates an organisation’s mission and strategy into actionable performance measures, enabling effective communication and execution of strategy. The document details the four perspectives of the BSC – financial, customer, internal processes, and learning & growth – and outlines a nine-step implementation process, from organisational assessment to continuous evaluation and change. Emphasis is placed on strategic mapping, defining performance measurements (KPIs), setting targets, and initiating projects to achieve strategic objectives. Ultimately, the BSC aims to link strategy with operations and drive meaningful change for organisational success.
  • OpEx – Hoshin Kanri (Policy Deployment)

    Hoshin Kanri (Policy Deployment)
    The provided source, “Hoshin Kanri.pdf” by Vishnu Rayapeddi, outlines Hoshin Kanri as a strategic planning methodology focused on operational excellence. It explains how this Lean approach helps organisations implement strategy effectively by aligning all activities with company goals. The document elaborates on the three key skills required: planning and communication, which includes creating an “X Chart” for visual alignment; project initiation and execution, emphasizing clear accountability and regular review; and reflection, highlighting the importance of assessing what worked and what didn’t. Ultimately, Hoshin Kanri is presented as a visual tool to foster meaningful conversations and drive successful strategic deployment.
  • OpEx-Competitive Manufacturing

    Competitive Manufacturing: Your Gateway to Operational Excellence
    This training material, titled “Competitive Manufacturing” by Vishnu Rayapeddi, introduces the concept of Operational Excellence. It outlines a comprehensive programme designed to equip participants with the knowledge, tools, and methods to significantly improve workplaces, leading to nationally recognised certification. The core focus is on identifying and eliminating operational waste—such as defects, overproduction, and unnecessary motion—to achieve “World Class” business performance through increased cost-effectiveness, higher quality, and faster, more consistent production. The material details a structured change management model, emphasising the importance of defining changes, establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), engaging stakeholders, and meticulously planning and monitoring implementation through various tools like Gantt Charts and Visual Management Systems. Ultimately, it aims to transform businesses by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and value creation for the customer.

  • OpEx- – Sales & Operations Planning

    The source, “OpEx – SCM Funda1 S&OP.pdf” by Vishnu Rayapeddi, provides a comprehensive overview of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). It outlines the objectives, processes, and foundational elements necessary for successful S&OP implementation, highlighting its role in integrating various business functions to achieve competitive advantage. The document also addresses common industry challenges that S&OP aims to resolve, such as stock-outs and excessive inventory, and details the benefits derived from its adoption, including improved operational efficiency and enhanced communication. Furthermore, the text explores the practical application of S&OP through a case study of Kiwi Meats and introduces Integrated Business Planning (IBP) as an evolution of S&OP, emphasising its capacity for more profit-driven and executive-engaged planning across the entire enterprise.

  • OpEx-Introduction to Six Sigma

    This Six Sigma presentation is an White Belt level and meant for senior management to get a comprehensive understanding of the concept of Six Sigma and how it can help organisations improve their functioning of operations, improve quality and reduce cost.

  • OpEx – Inventory Management

    This source provides an extensive overview of inventory management within supply chain fundamentals. It introduces Vishnu Rayapeddi as the author, highlighting their significant experience and qualifications in the field. The text thoroughly defines inventory and inventory management, outlining key objectives such as customer service and cost minimisation. Various types of inventory are explored, alongside the costs associated with inventory, including holding, ordering, and shortage costs. The document also differentiates between independent and dependent demand and explains various order quantity strategies, focusing on the Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) model and the Quantity Discount Model, complete with practical examples. Furthermore, it details ABC analysis for inventory categorisation, its procedural steps, and implications for inventory management policies, including cycle counting and different inventory valuation methods like FIFO, LIFO, and Weighted Average. Finally, the text briefly touches upon Kanban systems as a method for production control.

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