Getting to the root cause of a problem is essential. One of our Lean Consultants, Martine Denihan recently spoke to me about her time while working as the Lean Lead in Barclay Chemicals Manufacturing. She had been there for 10 years. During our conversation, we were talking about how some organisations viewed errors as opportunities rather […]
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Team based games are the most effective way to enable organisations to experience the power of Lean. These learning experiences teach the concepts of Lean. But, they also enable team members to experience the human aspects of making work processes more effective. As Lean Experts and Practitioners we have traditionally relied on paper and card-based
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Top 10 Lean Tips for Business Transformation in 2023 In today’s competitive business landscape, organisations need to continuously improve their processes to stay ahead of the game. Lean management is a methodology that can help businesses achieve this by optimising processes, reducing waste, and improving efficiency. In this blog post, we will explore ten top lean
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How can I sustain my Lean Programme in 2023? Implementing a Lean programme is a great way to streamline your business processes and reduce waste. But sustaining it over time can be a challenge. In this blog post, we will explore some tips and strategies that can help you sustain your Lean Programme and continue
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Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a Lean management tool that helps businesses identify and improve their value-adding processes. In today’s fast-paced business environment, companies must constantly strive to be more efficient and effective in delivering products and services to their customers. VSM provides businesses with the necessary insights to achieve these goals and reap the
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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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