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Expose the Problem for What it is – Waste, Cost, In-Efficiency Always find it interesting how we accept things in our manufacturing processes, we’ve highlighted it as an issue so many times, but it hasn’t been resolved or it has always been like that. Example, we are…

Lately I’ve been asked to comment and give talks on OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and the missed opportunities within Manufacturing, I include Logistics with this as well, under the OLE measure (Overall Logistics Effectiveness), so decided to do an update. (Original article ‘Click Here‘) OEE as I’ve…

The difference between stagnation and growth often lies in mindset and management approach. The case of an SME Manufacturer with an £8m turnover, which lost a monumental £1.5 million order to a competitor that did not even manufacture but merely outsourced, illustrates a vital lesson in resilience,…

Igniting Transformation with Lean Philosophy Lean Manufacturing, a philosophy embedding a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement, has revolutionised industries worldwide. Its inception within the automotive industry to today’s widespread application showcases its universal benefit across various sectors. When considering Lean Thinking, one can’t help but admire…

“There is at least one point in the history of any company when you have to change dramatically to rise to the next level of performance. Miss that moment – and you start to decline.” – Andy Gove My personal view and experience is that it’s more…

If you have a passion for UK Manufacturing and love to hear all the positive news about the sector we work in, then I invite you to become a member of the Manufacturing UK Monthly. Manufacturing contributes £6.7tn to the global economy. Contrary to widespread perceptions, UK…

Are you a Manufacturer? Are you looking to make an improvement, solve a problem? Would some funding help ease the costs? The image illustrates all interventions covered by the EDRF Funding up to September 2021. The funding covers areas including West Midlands, Yorkshire and Humber, parts of…

Automation has been a cornerstone of manufacturing for years, evolving through numerous forms and innovations. This blog post delves into the significant advantages that automation, when combined with creative thinking and Lean Principles, can bring to businesses. It emphasises that while automation should not be shied away…

Copy and Deploy the ultimate productivity swipe file to reduce costs and increase efficiency of your processes. OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) is a “best practices” metric for monitoring and improving your manufacturing processes (i.e. machines, cells, production lines…). OEE is simple, practical and powerful. It takes the…