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Understanding your Competitive Performance can be used as a differentiator as well as a enabler for growth. Analysing where our business sits compared with our competitors (order losing, parity, advantage, superior) across the six categories of Quality, Cost, Delivery, Agility, Tech & Innovation and Customer Experience is…

(hopefully explained or at least aware) I came across an article ‘Lean Sustainability Requires a Change in culture’, well no s*&t Sherlock! But I decided to read it anyway. In reading the article I became intrigued with one comment in particular “I firmly believe that if more…

I’ve recently read articles on Lean Manufacturing and in particular how certain businesses have been re-thinking the implementation of Lean. Now for a bit of background on the articles. All of the business Leaders that started the implementation had been replaced and within 6 months of them…

Sales – the good guys or good for nothing? I guess it depends on your perspective, I have certainly heard both views, and whilst in Sales been the target of those and worse comments too. Personally during my tenure in the function and since, whilst I have…

I’ve never been one to shout about Lean, Six Sigma or Theory of Constraints, to individuals to solve a solution. I personally have though, applied the tools and techniques to resolve a situation or gain an opportunity I have faced. Granted, it’s not just about the application…

If your managing time in all sectors of the business, from Sales, Product Development and Production it will result in shorter planning and development cycles, as well as less process time in manufacturing. Whether you’re a manufacturer making computer components, tin cans, widgets or an individual working…

**No images or Business Name as Customer NDA in place** Opportunity This Private Equity owned business was under performing against budget. Particular attention was required within the operational areas with Productivity and On Time Delivery drifting. The Managing Director required a system to: communicate the strategy, allocate…

In the world of lean manufacturing, ‘The 7 Wastes’ are infamous for their stealthy operations, silently chipping away at profits and productivity. These wastes fly under the radar, often going unnoticed by even the most astute professionals. Yet, if left unchecked, they can cripple an organisation’s ability…

Effective leadership is paramount in steering organisations toward success. Leadership Standard Work (LSW) represents a transformative approach that embeds discipline, visibility, and accountability into the daily routines of leaders at all levels. At its core, LSW is a systematic, documented set of behaviours and activities that are…