course | Focused Improvement
Join our Focused Improvement course in GCC. Gain practical focused improvement skills with expert guidance, real cases, and a certificate.
MRMC-1512 | Focused Improvement
Course Sector : Maintenance & Reliability Management
| Duration | Date from | Date to | Course Venue | Course fees | Book a course |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Days | 07/09/2026 | 11/09/2026 | Dubai | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 07/12/2026 | 11/12/2026 | Dubai | $4,250 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 29/03/2027 | 02/04/2027 | Barcelona | $4,950 | Book now |
| 5 Days | 26/04/2027 | 30/04/2027 | Abu Dhabi | $4,250 | Book now |
Course Introduction
Focused Improvement, also known as Kobetsu Kaizen in Japanese, is a crucial pillar of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) that aims to enhance equipment performance and eliminate major losses. Unlike Autonomous Maintenance, which focuses on preventing deterioration, Focused Improvement addresses previously perceived unavoidable weaknesses. This comprehensive training course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to plan, organize, and implement Focused Improvement activities. It covers the step-by-step process, as well as common analytical tools and techniques associated with Focused Improvement.
Course objective
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the significance of Focused Improvement in implementing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).
- Obtain the necessary knowledge to effectively plan and organize Focused Improvement activities within a TPM framework.
- Explain the Focused Improvement methodology and familiarize yourself with the commonly used analytical tools.
- Acquire practical insights and tips for sustaining Focused Improvement activities and identify the key success factors for its implementation.
Course audience
- Facilities Engineer
- Facilities Engineering Manager
- Facilities Manager
- Facilities Specialist / Coordinator
- Health and Safety Engineer
- Maintenance Group Leader
- Maintenance Helper / Assistant
- Maintenance Manager
- Maintenance Superintendent
- Maintenance Supervisor
- Mechanical Reliability Engineer
- Network Reliability Engineer
- Operations and Maintenance Specialist
- Reliability Engineer
Course Outline | 01 DAY ONE
Introduction to Focused Improvement
- Focused Improvement is One of the Key TPM Pillars
- The Two Abilities that Companies Require
- Focused Improvement Aims to Increase Production Efficiencies by Eliminating the 16 Big Losses
- Difference Between Autonomous Maintenance & Focused Improvement
- Focused Improvement Activities Cut Across All Job Functions
- Allocating Roles In Focused Improvement
- Focused Improvement is a Cross-Functional Management Activity
- How Focused Improvement Fits with the Other TPM Pillars
- Focused Improvement Builds on a Strong Foundation of Autonomous Maintenance
- Gains are Consolidated through Standardization
Course Outline | 02 DAY TWO
What is Focused Improvement?
- The Meanings of "Focused" and "Improvement"
- What is Focused Improvement?
- Objective of Focused Improvement
- Benefits of Focused Improvement
- Focused Improvement - Target
- Factors Affecting Product Quality
- Examples of Focused Improvement Events
- Equipment Losses & OEE
- Improving OEE through Kaizen Event
- Kaizen Toolbox for TPM / Focused Improvement Problem Solving
Course Outline | 03 DAY THREE
Planning and Organizing for Focused Improvement
- TPM Implementation Structure with Focused Improvement
- Different Levels of Overlapping Teams
- Analytical Tools & Techniques for Reducing the 16 Big Losses
- Steps for Dealing with Speed Loss
- Approaches for Eliminating Minor Stoppages
- Ideas for Reducing Chronic Defects
- Getting Started: How to Implement Focused Improvement
Course Outline | 04 DAY FOUR
The 8 Steps of Focused Improvement
- Step 1: Set the Improvement Topic
- Step 2: Understand the Situation
- Step 3: Expose & Eliminate Abnormalities
- Step 4: Analyze Causes
- Step 5: Plan Improvements
- Step 6: Implement Improvements
- Step 7: Check Results
- Step 8: Consolidate Gains
Course Outline | 05 DAY FIVE
Common Tools & Techniques for Focused Improvement
- Cause and Effect Diagram
- 5 Whys Analysis
- P-M Analysis
- Quick Changeover (SMED)
- How to Sustain TPM & Focused Improvement Activities
- Critical Success Factors
BOOST’s Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC”
BPAC is always given to the delegates after completing the training course,and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%,besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.
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