Quick Tip – Check Someone Else’s Document Before You Pass It On

Have you been guilty of this?Passing on a document that someone has given you without checking it first.I think we've all done it at some point in the past.Over the

Agile manufacturing vs Lean manufacturing

Agile manufacturing vs Lean manufacturing has been a debate that has run for the last twenty years at least. Occasionally I get asked about these two approaches, with the main

7 wastes lean manufacturing

The 7 wastes of lean manufacturing is a great way to spot wastes in your business and find improvement opportunities. This article reminds us of what the 7 wastes are

Has the lockdown helped you improve the productivity of your meetings?

One thing that I have noticed whilst having moved to remote working over the past few weeks with my clients is how a number of meetings have changed. Their format

“Making 5S Work” – it’s just arrived!

Many times, when working with clients, they'll mention that their 5S programme isn't hitting the spot. They will have followed the five steps (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standards and Sustain)

Beware of tiny process changes – they could be amazing!

This post is a quick reminder of the effect that tiny process changes can have on your business' performance. Many people are dismissive of tiny changes taking place in their business,

Lean Transformation

If you have been following any of the business improvement methods over the last ten to fifteen years then you will have no doubt seen the term 'lean' being used.

Lead Time Reduction

The way each process is managed in your business has a direct impact upon the overall lead time. If things are taking too long it is often not the individual

Do you set your team up to win (at continuous improvement)?

As 2015 draws to a close I have been reflecting on some of the more meaningful conversations that I have taken part in during the year. The one that has