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Implementing 5S : The First Steps towards Improving Workplace Efficiency

Implementing 5S in your organisation is a practical and effective way to eliminate unnecessary waste. This systematic form of visual management uses everything from floor tape to operations manuals, and it stands for Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise and Sustain. The implementation of 5S should be done in two stages: first, eliminate waste, and […]

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McNally Joinery Transform the Business

Case Study / LeanTeams

In 2020, McNally Joinery wanted to transform the business. They an Irish award winning family owned business. They have been in operation for over 40 years at Lusk, North County Dublin. The team of over 30 staff specialise in the manufacture of bespoke timber Staircases, Internal & External Doors, and Windows for the commercial and private market. Offering a complete

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Could the Absence of a Kanban System be Consuming your Cash?

Training Programmes / LeanTeams

Call Centre A recent engagement with a call centre client involved looking at the task of processing claims. Unfortunately, in Ireland, many claims in this particular sector are submitted on paper forms. Our task was to map the process of approving these claims. Consequently, this would involve looking at all Lean tools including Kanban &

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The Best Start to Problem Solving

Lean Business Transformation / LeanTeams

Volunteers A number of years ago, I was involved in setting up a local youth club. As a volunteer committee, we agreed to meet for one hour each week on a Wednesday at 8pm. But, we weren’t prepared for the work involved. This included policies, procedures, premises, insurance, Garda vetting and child protection training. Not

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The Rush to Solution

Training Programmes / LeanTeams

The first step in any process improvement initiative is to define the problem or business opportunity. However, companies often complete this step far too quickly. In some cases, businesses try to find a rush to solution without really addressing the real issue. Lift Installation Paul was a recent case in point. Paul had just commenced a

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Does Everyone Know the Score?

Lean Business Transformation, Team / LeanTeams

Imagine arriving late to a sporting event to see that there is no score on display. Everyone around you is confused as to the actual current score. Or imagine a sign telling you that the score will be posted as soon as possible after the game finishes. Would you lose interest in the game? Would the

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