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Cross-Sector Competitive Strategy & Management Systems

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Cross-Sector Competitive Strategy & Management Systems

Industry Forum’s cross-sector competitive strategy and management systems expertise helps manufacturing businesses put the foundations in place to better manage and optimise growth over the long-term.

Since 1996, Industry Forum has helped thousands of businesses understand and implement effective Competitive Strategy & Management Systems.

We offer automotive and aerospace specific training in cross-sector competitive strategy and management systems, as well as a variety of cross sector courses.

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Manufacturing Manager Training (MMT)

Structured Problem Solving Training

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Practitioner

VDA 19.1 Skilled Assistant for Technical Cleanliness (ID973)

VDA 19.1 Technical Cleanliness Upgrade (ID981)

Lead Environmental Auditor (based on ISO14001: 2015)

ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor Training

ISO 45001:2018 Essentials Training

IATF16949/ISO45001 Combined Internal Auditor

ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Training

ISO 9001:2015 Essentials Training

Lean Manufacturing Awareness

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Essentials

Material Requirement Planning (MRP ) Essentials

Inventory Management Essentials

Introduction to Supply Chain Principles

APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) – Self Study

APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation & Distribution (CLTD) – Self Study

APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM 9.0) – Self Study

APICS Certified in Transformation in Supply Chain (CTSC) – Self Study

Foundations of Distribution & Logistics (PDL)

Foundations of Inventory Management (PIM)

Foundations of Managing Operations

Foundations of Manufacturing Management

Foundations of Operations Planning (POP)

Supplier Relationship Management Certificate (SRM)

Supply Chain Planning Certificate Program

Supply Chain Procurement Certificate

Supply Chain Resilience Certificate Program

Supply Chain Technology Certificate

Supply Chain Warehousing Certificate

Supply Chain for IATF 16969:2016

Expertise in the Industry

Every organisation faces different challenges, which is why our Cross Sector training can also be delivered as closed courses for individual businesses. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, our experienced consultants work with you to tailor course content around your organisation’s objectives, processes and operational requirements.

Delivered on-site or online, our closed training programmes provide a cost-effective way to develop teams, strengthen compliance and build capability across your organisation. Whether you’re introducing new standards, addressing specific quality challenges or developing leadership skills, we’ll work with you to deliver practical training that creates lasting value.

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TESTIMONIALS

“I enjoyed how the tool was presented. The trainers knowledge and passion for the course made it an engaging and easy to follow experience. ”

AIAG VDA PFMEA Practitioner

“ The course was engaging and provided a deep understanding of the IATF 16949 standard. Overall, the training exceed my expectations. ”

IATF 16949:2016 Internal Auditor Training

“I did core tools previously and now with the Lead Auditor course, I have nothing but good words to say about SMMT Industry Forum. Great company and great place. Would recommend to anyone wanting to gain knowledge in quality. Simply the best. ”

IATF 16949:2016 Lead Auditor Training

“Overall really good course that I am very glad I participated in ”

Core Tools Certification Training (APQP, Control Plan, FMEA, SPC, MSA and PPAP)

“As with all courses I have completed with SMMT, this one was delivered perfectly. ”

VDA 6.3:2023 Process Auditor Qualification (ID 381)

“First of all, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your consideration in allowing me to participate in the training on short notice. I would also like to thank you for your understanding and support during the course, especially considering that English is not my native language. Your efforts to accommodate this made it much easier for me to follow and fully engage with the training. ”

VDA Product Safety and Conformity Representative (PSCR) (ID 503)

“Overall my week in Birmingham was very worthwhile and i have came back to work with the tools and knowledge to implement the tools needed to improve production. ”

Manufacturing Manager Training (MMT)

“The course was a great start for ten – insight into ISO Management Systems. It has game me quite a bit to think about regarding next steps for our company. The course trainer was knowledgeable, friendly and easy to listen to. ”

IATF 16949:2016 Management Awareness Training

“Very very good course and presented in a relevant and engaging way ”

Aerospace 8D Problem Solving Methods (Based on AESQ RM13000 and RM13010)

“It was a great experience I learnt a lot of new things ”

Aerospace Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) Practitioner (Based on AESQ RM13003)

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