Moving Beyond Siloes: Unlocking Cross-Functional Continuous Improvement
A case study of how digital Lean tools embed cross-functional continuous improvement and enhanced collaboration. In the world of continuous improvement, a transformative shift occurs when your people move from working as isolated individuals to collaborative teams.
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 […]
Linking Tier 3 Daily Operations Meetings to Tier 1 & 2
In this article we summarise the key points from our webinar on integrating tier 3 daily operations meetings seamlessly. Want to watch the webinar on-demand? Click right here. The Importance of Efficiency and Working on the Right Things In the ever-evolving landscape of business operations, the quest for efficiency and effectiveness remains at the forefront. […]
How to approach Plan-Do-Check-Adjust (PDCA) for better Continuous Improvement
Here’s your definitive guide to the Plan, Do, Check, Adjust (PDCA) cycle – one of the pillars of Lean, continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Tiered Meetings – Definitions & Examples with TeamAssurance
Get to know tiered meetings – the structured recurrent meetings held at different levels of an organisation and key to managing activity problem-solving.
5 Ways to Boost Productivity Using Digital Lean Tools
Looking to boost productivity? Nick Strybosh shares the top 5 ways (with handy links) to do just that with the Lean tools on TeamAssurance.
Rethinking Compliance Based Skills Management
Rethinking a reliance on compliance based skills management can lead to major gains for staff loyalty, engagement, and contribution.
Top Lean Tips for 2023
Discover our top Lean tips to keep in mind throughout 2023. We dive into the most effective elements of Lean management and Continuous Improvement.