Logistics Course Develops Future Talent
Mon, 20 Mar 2017 10:18:00 GMT
First year students from Huddersfield Business School's Logistics and Supply Chain Management courses have proved that they can tackle challenges as part of this year’s Continuous Improvement project devised by Cummins Turbo Technologies. The partnership between Cummins and the University’s Logistics department is now in its third year and has successfully seen 65 students complete a manufacturing-based project. This requires the students to analyse data, apply their knowledge of value stream mapping and propose and present a viable solution to the Cummins team.
The highlight of the project is the presentation day, where the students present their proposals to the extended Continuous Improvement leadership team at Cummins. This year, five groups were took part and presented their findings to a high standard. The winners, PHDW Consultants (Ellen Dewin, Aisha Hussain, Teona Patrice and Imogen Wright) delivered a carefully considered, comprehensive and professional presentation, which impressed the Cummins management team.
Imogen commented, “Although it was nerve-racking to present in front of industry professionals, I really enjoyed the whole experience of working on a manufacturing project. This opportunity will benefit us when we enter the workplace.”
This vital link to industry offers the students a significant advantage as part of their learning. Working on a real life project is an excellent way of incorporating knowledge across modules, including Supply Chain Management, HR and Marketing.
The process has been driven and supported by Joanne Gwilliam, Tommy Goldstein and the Continuous Improvement team at Cummins, who have devised and delivered engaging training using a range of interactive exercises such as Lego.
For many of the students, this has been their first insight into manufacturing and has opened their eyes to the varied opportunities for careers within the sector.
“Cummins has made a significant contribution to the development of the student’s skills and knowledge, who may very well find that working in the manufacturing sector, and perhaps Cummins, is part of their future career direction”, commented Christine Jordan (Course Leader, Transport and Logistics).
Congratulations to those students who contributed to the project and a huge thank you to all the team at Cummins for their involvement in this successful project.
