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LEARNING FOCUS |
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We want to encourage good labor relations. |
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The importance of human relations. |
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How to improve motivation by encouraging employee input. |
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We must look at the big picture. |
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Product research and development. |
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The importance of feasibility studies when designing new products. |
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Can you cut the mustard? |
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Manufacturing processes. |
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The job responsibilities of the various people involved in the assembly line process. |
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Today will be a dry run. |
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The importance of maintenance procedures with industrial machinery. |
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Maintaining a high standard of safety on the factory floor and what to do in case of machinery malfunctions. |
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Beware of hazardous materials! |
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Safety regulations in the factory. |
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How each employee can help to maintain safety while on the factory floor. |
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We need to fill and send out orders quickly. |
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Packaging and distributing goods. |
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The stages involved in shipping, from the receipt of a purchase order to the sending out of the goods. |
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We are working at full capacity at present. |
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The production cycle. |
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How to maintain high productivity by having sufficient raw materials and components on hand at all times. |
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What is productivity? |
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How to improve efficiency. |
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How a company can improve efficiency not only by employee motivation, but by improving machinery and work processes. |
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All of our products should be perfect! |
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Quality assurance within the manufacturing industry. |
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Understanding the importance of quality control from the customer's perspective. |
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We produce printed circuit boards for computers. |
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Various tools and machines used in the factory. |
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Some of the tools and machinery involved in producing circuit boards. |
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Confidentiality is of paramount importance. |
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The benefits of using contract manufacturers. |
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The advantages and disadvantages of using outsourcing companies as an aid to production. |
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We need to access to skilled and blue-collar workers. |
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What factors to consider when planning to relocate. |
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The various factors to consider when planning a factory relocation. Access to transportation networks, availability of skilled workers and government incentive programs. |
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