Whether this is your first exposure to ISO 14001 and you just want an overview, or you are leading an implementation team and need step-by-step details and reference materials, this modular course can deliver what you need.


What it is:

• A new way to learn!
• A desktop environmental consultant!

Course Details:

• A six-module interactive cd-based course that provides an overview as well as details on techniques and templates to facilitate ISO14001 certification.
• Section I contains the first two modules and provides a quick 30-minute overview of Ford's approach to the environment and ISO 14001.
• Section II contains the last four modules and provides and in-depth look at the ISO 14001 standard, Ford's approach to implementation and some thought starters on continual improvement. Many tools, templates and case studies are included. You can even ask a Ford subject matter expert a question.

Benefits Summary

• This course removes a lot of the mystery from the ISO 14001 standard.
• This course makes each element of the standard very clear.
• Graphics help to pull the material together.
• Can prepare anyone to get started implementing ISO 14001.

Features

• Use it as a quick refresher and get some ideas for continual improvement.
• Use it to give your management a quick overview of how ISO 14001 will benefit your company.
• Use it as an ongoing reference and teaching aid as you lead your implementation team.

Advantages

What our Suppliers/Customers Have to Say?

• Well-done - fluid production.
• Technically sound and correct
• Useful tool for new plants that aren’t certified, especially module 3.
• Comprehensive good treatment of implementation and Ford’s approach.
• Easy navigation forgiving. Good transitions. Continual Improvement module - like to see more on DFE (Design for Environment)/LCA (Life Cycle Assessment), are good future step.
• Ribbon Diagram, aspects/impacts explanation, presentation flow was excellent.
• Relationship presentation of elements - access to Ford documents. Procedures/work instruction references.
• Good examples of success stories.

Applications Major Automotive OEMs with Manufacturing Plants Tier 1 and Tier 2 Suppliers Non-automotive applications Anyone who has a desire to reduce the use of environmental consultants. Anyone who wants to reduce time away from the office and costs involved for traditional training.

Development Status

• Ford Motor Company has taken the "lessons learned" from implementing ISO 14001 at over 100 manufacturing plants and has made them available for licensing via this cd-based course.
• Currently this course is offered and used by Ford Tier One Suppliers via an interactive web based course through the Ford Supplier Network.
• Excerpts from this course are also available through QSU Publishing Company (previously McGraw-Hill Companies) in a book entitled: "Ford and ISO 140001: The Synergy between Preserving the Environment and Rewarding Shareholders."

Patent Information

Ford Motor Company owns the Intellectual Property and Copyrights to all information included in this training course.