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Introduction
Course overview
Productivity growth is essential for competitiveness and profitability, yet many organisations struggle to improve output without simply asking people to work harder. Sustainable productivity comes from better processes, methods, technology and engagement.
This Aractech course explains productivity measurement, identifying losses, process and method improvement, work measurement basics, lean tools, automation opportunities, employee engagement and productivity improvement programmes. Participants analyse real processes and develop improvement plans.
The course applies to manufacturing, services and administrative environments.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Measure productivity at different levels
- Identify productivity losses and waste
- Apply process and method improvement techniques
- Use lean and automation to raise productivity
- Engage employees in productivity improvement
- Plan and sustain productivity programmes
Who should attend
Target audience
- Operations and production managers
- Continuous improvement professionals
- Supervisors
- Industrial engineers
- Service managers
- Business improvement staff
Methodology
Learning approach
- Practical presentations
- Process analysis exercises
- Case studies
- Improvement workshops
- Action planning
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Understanding Productivity
- Productivity concepts
- Measurement
- Benchmarks
- Drivers
- Coffee break
- Drivers (continued)
- Common myths
- Exercise: Productivity measures
Day 2
Identifying Losses
- Waste and losses
- Process mapping
- Value-added analysis
- Bottlenecks
- Coffee break
- Bottlenecks (continued)
- Downtime analysis
- Workshop: Loss analysis
Day 3
Improvement Methods
- Method study
- Standard work
- Lean tools
- Layout improvement
- Coffee break
- Layout improvement (continued)
- Quick wins
- Exercise: Method improvement
Day 4
Technology and People
- Automation
- Digital tools
- Engagement
- Incentives
- Coffee break
- Incentives (continued)
- Skills development
- Case study: Productivity programme
Day 5
Sustaining Improvement
- Programme management
- KPIs
- Visual management
- Coffee break
- Visual management (continued)
- Reviews
- Culture
- Capstone: Productivity plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Productivity Improvement Techniques (QP-010) cover?
This course covers Quality and Productivity through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Operations and production managers, Continuous improvement professionals, Supervisors
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Vienna, Barcelona, Rome, Munich, Amsterdam, Geneva, Istanbul, Cape Town.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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