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30th May 2024

Worth a Read – Goldmine

“Gold Mine” by Freddy Ballé is a compelling book that seamlessly combines the technical and human aspects of Lean manufacturing. While numerous resources teach the tools and principles of Lean, “Gold Mine” stands out... read more

28th May 2024

4 Good Questions

Unlocking Solutions Through Critical Inquiry In the pursuit of problem-solving and continuous improvement, asking the right questions is essential. Often, the path to finding solutions begins with understanding the problem itself. In this blog... read more

15th May 2024

Reviving Lean Principles: A Reminder of the Vital Role of Customers

In recent years, there has been much debate within the business community about the relevance and future of lean principles. Some argue that Lean has become outdated or ineffective in today’s rapidly changing business... read more

13th May 2024

Common Approaches to Capturing Actions: Whiteboard vs. Spreadsheet vs. Shared Database

In any workplace, capturing actions and tasks is essential for effective communication, collaboration, and productivity. There are various methods for documenting and tracking actions, each with its own advantages and limitations. In this blog... read more

2nd May 2024

5S – Stacey Solomon Strip Sort Systemise

“Sort Your Life Out” with Stacey Solomon is a popular TV program dedicated to decluttering and organisation, where Stacey assists individuals in transforming chaotic spaces into functional and harmonious environments. While primarily focused on... read more

23rd Apr 2024

Unveiling the Depth of the 5 Whys: From Misunderstood Method to Essential Problem-Solving Tool

Alice, David, Sarah – discussion series Participants: Alice – Quality Control Specialist David – Operations Manager Sarah – Process Improvement Consultant   Alice: Let’s talk about the 5 Whys approach. It’s a method that’s... read more

22nd Apr 2024

Waste walk 4 – what if we hadn’t

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” Attributed to Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu John: It’s important to consider the impact of our improvements, but what if we hadn’t taken these... read more

15th Apr 2024

Office waste walk 3 – maxing the process

Emily, Michael, Sarah, John – discussion series The team gathers in the conference room, ready to discuss their latest initiatives in continuous improvement. John: Alright team, let’s start our discussion by reflecting on our... read more

11th Apr 2024

Office waste walk 2 – 4 weeks on

Emily, Michael, Sarah, John – discussion series Over the past 4 weeks, Sarah, Emily, Michael, and John have been hard at work resolving the issues identified during their waste walk. Armed with their commitment... read more

3rd Apr 2024

Office waste walk 1 – practical first step

Emily, Michael, Sarah, John – discussion series Sarah, Emily, Michael, and John recently conducted a waste walk in their office area, armed with their newfound knowledge of the eight wastes. As they gather to... read more

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