About this Presentation
This paper describes the integration of TOC, lean and six sigma tools to form the core of SAB Ltd.'s Focused Lead Time and Variability Reduction drive. Key learning points include: 1. Creating an improvement infrastructure; 2. Ensuring focus on the right areas of the value chain 3. Ensuring bottom line results; 4. Integrating TOC, lean and six sigma processes into organizational work practices; 5. Progress achieved to date. Benefits to attendees: 1. Gaining insights on how to create an appropriate infrastructure and state of readiness for lean / six sigma implementation. 2. How to ensure bottom line results from your improvement initiative. 3. World class manufacturing (WCM), lean, six sigma and TOC – where to next.
What Will You Learn
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The company has embarked on a journey towards world-class manufacturing, using Lean Six Sigma and Theory of Constraints methodologies.
The company has a dual strategy of innovation and operational excellence, and is focusing on reducing logistics and manufacturing lead times while reducing processing and product variability.
The company has a strong performance culture and has implemented a comprehensive training and certification program for Lean Six Sigma and Theory of Constraints methodologies.
Instructor(s)
Dino Petrarolo
Dr. Dino Petrarolo is employed by The South African Breweries Ltd - Beer Division as Manufacturing Development Manager.
He obtained both his MSc(Eng) and PhD degrees in Industrial Engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. He also holds a BSc degree in Computer Science and is registered as a Professional Engineer in South Africa, as well as a Chartered Engineer in the UK.
He has had a diverse career in systems, production management and consulting with the Highveld Steel Group, Price Waterhouse & Organisation Development International.
His experience includes the development and implementation of manufacturing strategies, World Class Manufacturing (WCM), supplier development and industrial engineering related improvement initiatives.
Dino joined South African Breweries in 1997 as Manufacturing Development Consultant at its Central Office. In 1999, he was appointed Quality Assurance Manager for the Eastern Cape region, where he was involved in the planning and commissioning of the Ibhayi Greenfield Brewery, which has set many new benchmarks in operational work practices and performance. In January 2003, Dino was appointed Manufacturing Development Manager – SAB Ltd, responsible for Manufacturing Strategy and related activities.
South African Breweries is a wholly owned subsidiary of SABMiller PLC.