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SUMMARY:Value Improvement Model for Repetitive Processes - Paul M Gibbons:
  EngD Research Engineer with Gatwick Airport &amp\; Bristol University
DTSTART:20101125T140000Z
DTEND:20101125T150000Z
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CONTACT:Philip Woodall
DESCRIPTION:This talk discusses a value improvement model (VIM) for repeti
 tive processes applicable to any business where people and/or plant provid
 e a service to support the overall business objective. Arguing competitive
  advantage can be realised through different amalgams of productive and st
 rategic resources\, the VIM focuses on aligning resource bundles and influ
 encing factors creating efficient and effective processes. \nThe internal 
 elements on the model focus on identifying resource bundles and process co
 ntrol mechanisms matched to product/process requirements. After mapping th
 e repetitive process and measuring outcomes gap analysis is used to identi
 fy potential value improvements. Resource bundles are then changed and con
 trol mechanisms are updated to ensure sustainability. Also influencing the
  repetitive process are internal and external environmental factors which 
 can be negative or positive. Internal factors are more easily changed and 
 the gap analysis may lead to a change requirement of an internal factor (e
 xamples include: tangential processes\, culture\, plant condition\, techni
 cal standards). External factors are very difficult to influence but may i
 mpact the process (examples include: weather\, economy\, legislation) \nIn
  summary this EngD research project has developed a visual and systematic 
 framework that enables managers to understand\, analyse and improve repeti
 tive processes within their businesses.\n
LOCATION:Seminar room 1\, Institute for Manufacturing\, Cambridge
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