“How to begin your lean journey” is a common question asked by many of those new to lean. This guide will show you what to do when beginning your lean program. How to Begin Your Lean Journey? Here’s Where Not to Start There are three areas that I see as problematic. They’re mistakes which are […]
I’m often asked what continuous improvement in manufacturing is and whether it’s a waste of time to spend excessive amount of time trying to improve everything. Here’s a guide to help expose why continuous improvement is something you should be adopting in your culture today. What is Continuous Improvement in Manufacturing? Continuous improvement is a […]
The Pareto rule is quite a well known phenomenon. But are you using it effectively to help identify what’s holding your business’ growth back and which things could make it fly? In this guide well discuss how to use it to your advantage. Overview of the Pareto Rule If you don’t know of the pareto […]
In the previous article, we discussed the concept of Takt Capabilities and how they allow us to move up and down the gears, so to speak, to match the output for each day. As offices tend to process a variety of work – all of which can have different process times, the dilemma is; how […]
This is another article in the series of takt time. In this guide, we’ll explore how to use takt time in the office, so you can use it to improve productivity and flow. Why Takt Time is Important (Recap) As we’ve defined in the introduction on Takt, If you can understand the pace at which […]
When it comes to processes, we need to view them based on a drumbeat or how often they should repeat. By doing this, we can optimise them so they meet customer demand consistently. Here’s what I mean… Takt Time defined: Takt means pace or drum beat. It’s a term used to identify and match the […]
In lean manufacturing, the Pull Principle is an important element of the 5 core lean principles. In this guide, we’ll show you what it is and how and when to use it. What is the lean principle? It’s a lean manufacturing technique that allows you to control work in progress. Pull can often be linked […]
Want to know what Value Stream Mapping is and how to use it to increase productivity? This guide will show you everything you need, to learn and implement it. But first, let’s cut to the chase and answer the number one question… What is Value Stream Mapping? Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a lean manufacturing tool […]
A lot of people new to the subject often ask what lean six sigma is. Here’s a guide to answer just that! For those that want it, the quick answer is as follows… What is lean six sigma? Lean six sigma is the amalgamation of 2 process improvement tools, namely lean manufacturing and six sigma. […]
There are a lot of people that preach 5-why thinking. I do too. There are however, flaws in how most people approach it. I thought I’d air my views… For those that want a quick answer on what 5-whys is, here goes… What is 5-why analysis? 5 Whys is a simple concept that allows people […]