"The course allows me to have a better grasp and understanding of industry 4.0 and operational excellence as a whole."
Debbie Low
QEHS Engineer
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Course Overview
Domain
Engineering
Format
Modular Certification Course
Duration
2+ months
Fee Subsidy
Up to 90% SF Funding
This is a specialised module, conducted at an advanced level, that enables you to develop a framework for the achievement of excellence in the operation of a smart factory in the context of Industry 4.0.
The module aims to raise your awareness of the strategic convergence of the physical and digital worlds afforded by Industry 4.0. You will learn how to improve the performance of a company’s operations through better planning and management of people, processes, and data. The Singapore Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) will be introduced as a tool for the student to assist a company in the formulation of a clear vision, strategy, and systematic roadmap in the adoption of Industry 4.0.
It will mainly be conducted through workshops and case studies. There will also be individual and group assignments as part of continuous assessment. At the end of the module, you will need to complete a final examination.
Who Should Attend
- Operations director
- Head of quality & operational excellence
- Head of Industry 4.0
- Plant or factory managers
- Production engineers
- Manufacturing engineers
- Quality engineers
- Other professionals who are working in the planning and execution of processes which lead to the production of goods and services
- Individuals who are keen to learn about and implement Industry 4.0/SIRI in their work
Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognised university
What You Will Learn
Introduction
- Introduction to the Singapore Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) and its application to the Smart Factory
Foundations of Operational Excellence in the context of Industry 4.0
- Understanding quality
- Models and framework for operational excellence
- Leadership and commitment
Planning for excellence
- Policy, strategy, and goal deployment
- Partnership and resources
- Design for quality
- Driving performance with SIRI
- Performance measurement frameworks
- Self-assessments, audits, and reviews
- Benchmarking and change management
“Smart” Processes
- Process management
- Process redesign and engineering
- Quality management systems
- Continuous improvement
People in Industry 4.0
- Human resource management
- Culture change through teamwork
- Communications, innovation, and learning
Implementing Operational Excellence in a Smart Factory
- Case studies
- Design project
Teaching Team
Yee Fook Cheong
Associate Professor, Engineering, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Schedule
| Course Run | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| September - October 2023 Run | 8, 15, 22, 29, September, 2*, 6, 13 October | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
| Day | Topic |
|---|---|
|
Every Friday |
Introduction to the Singapore Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) and its application to the Smart Factory |
| Foundations of Operational Excellence in the context of Industry 4.0 | |
| Planning for Excellence | |
| Driving performance with SIRI | |
| “Smart” Processes | |
| People in Industry 4.0 | |
| Exam |
*Lessons are held every Friday except for 2 October 2023.
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Participation will be issued to participants who
- Attend at least 75% of the module
- Undertake non-credit bearing assessment during the module
A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who
- Attend at least 75% of the module
- Undertake and pass credit bearing assessment during the module
Fee Structure
The full fee for this course is S$5,832.00.
| Category | After SF Funding |
|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen (Below 40) | S$1,733.40 |
| Singapore Citizen (40 & Above) | S$653.40 |
| Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder | S$1,749.60 |
| Non-Singapore Citizen | S$5,832.00 (No Funding) |
Note: All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
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