Original Date: 08/14/2000
Revision Date: 01/18/2007

Howmedica Osteonics is in the process of developing a web-based training initiative to improve its On-line Training efforts. This approach will provide employees with access to multi-media training materials (e.g., documentation, video and audio clips, graphics, drawings, links) through the company’s web site, thereby combining the written instructions with the show-and-do techniques.

Howmedica Osteonics is in the process of developing a web-based training initiative to improve its On-line Training efforts. Each employee in the company must learn two new skill blocks each year to be eligible for the yearly raise under the Skill Based Pay (SBP) Program. The current training methods make use of written work instructions that detail an operating procedure and hands-on training, where the novice is shown the proper operating techniques and the instructor observes the trainee performing the operation.

On-line Training will provide employees with access to multi-media training materials (e.g., documentation, video and audio clips, graphics, drawings, links) through the company’s web site. The multi-media training materials combine the written instructions with the show-and-do techniques. The web site will also showcase the various teams and manufacturing processes. The employee can have access to blueprints, work instructions, video procedures, and helpful tips from any location that has Internet access. Multiple employees can use the materials at the same time. The creation and updating of the training materials will also be easier and faster. The processes will be documented more completely due to the ease of use. Machine downtime for training as well as time required from an experienced operator will both be reduced. The On-line Training web site will track employee training hours and career development, and collect feedback via on-line tests and question-and-answer sessions.

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