Method Construction Training

Definition:

The training given in understanding and using the facilities of the Method Editor.

Purpose:

To enable you to construct production methods that best model your processes.

Venue:

The venue for this training will usually be specified in your proposal. Where you are choosing the venue, you should bear in mind that its best done away from your normal work environment. This is to minimise interruptions from work colleagues. Such interruptions can seriously hamper your progress. The training will be given in sessions in units of days (nominally 10 AM to 4 PM).

Prerequisites:

You must have completed the function training.

Limits:

Your proposal will specify the number of days provided for your method construction training. There will be extra fees charged if you significantly overrun the allowance made in your proposal.

Method:

There is no overall structure to this training. Each topic is largely independent of any other.

You must call-off the sessions when you are ready for them. The session dates will be as mutually agreed. Please note, we cannot guarantee dates will be available at short notice, so you should book your sessions well in advance.

Coverage:

The topics that can be covered are listed below. They are listed in no particular order.

1.Understanding dimensions and containers

2.Understanding resources

3.Understanding processes

4.Understanding steps

5.Understanding assemblies

6.The impact of returns (off-cuts, bar-ends, partial reels, etc)

7.Nesting (multiple outputs)

8.Work sharing