Putting a Spotlight on Frontline Standard Work
In the pursuit of operational excellence, establishing and implementing consistent standard work at the frontline is crucial. Standards impact everything from operational efficiency, productivity, quality, and to safety and employee morale. When we talk about frontline standard work, we’re referring to the comprehensive set of procedures, practices, and guidelines that define how various tasks and […]
Digitizing Front Line Operations: Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
Welcome to the first instalment in a series exploring the transformative power of digitization in front line operations. In this article, we delve into the key reasons behind this shift. We will look at Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and the Lean methods it utilises as practical examples of how Small & Medium sized businesses are […]
Standard Work: The Backbone of Operational Excellence
When it comes to operational efficiency and continuous improvement, ‘Standard Work’ is a fundamental principle. We’ve touched on Leader Standard Work previously; this concept is not just about maintaining consistency in leadership teams, it’s about creating a foundation for excellence, innovation and improvement for everyone. Understanding Standard Work Standard work refers to the documentation and […]
Embracing Lean Across All Functions for Operational Excellence
This article features takeaways from our recent webinar on embracing lean across all functions of an organisation. You can watch the webinar recording on-demand – right here. Efficiency and continuous improvement are not just goals; they are necessities for organizational survival. The principles of lean have transcended their manufacturing origins to become vital across all business […]
Lean Thinking is All About Discipline
Lean thinking requires discipline and an adherence to principles and processes. We discuss the structures needed to achieve significant change via Lean.
Hoshin Kanri: Linking the Top to the Bottom
Paul Dunlop explains how Hoshin Kanri, supported by adjacent Lean processes, facilitates effective strategy planning, deployment and execution.
Creating and Identifying Lean Superheroes
Turning our people into Lean Superheroes (and identifying them) requires asking a few questions and an investment of time / resources writes Paul Dunlop.
Lean Innovation: Hybrid Digital Kamishibai Boards
These hybrid digital kamishibai boards are a great example of how organisations can blend traditional Lean tools with digital solutions for great synergy.
Standards – The Bedrock of Improvement and Operational Excellence
Implementing standards doesn’t mean eliminating ownership of tasks from staff. We discuss how a foundation of standards strengthens improvement efforts.
Rewarding Employees and Understanding Motivation
Rewarding employees effectively isn’t a science, nor is it straightforward. But, by better understanding motivation we can better reward our teams.
