To answer this question, we must first understand why it’s important. Human experience, learning and wisdom have provided us with an understanding of why it is essential. In reality, we can be slow to recognize problems, this can be due to a number of factors:...
“We are the first generation to feel the effect of climate change and the last generation who can do something about it.”Barack Obama, Former US President As I was walking into work the other day passing out all the cars that were stuck in traffic it got...
There are wastes in every organisation but what are they? There are 8 wastes in every business that lead to inefficiency. A core principle in lean thinking is the provision of value for the customer and the elimination of waste. Waste can come in the form...
You may have 5s or 6S being discussed and wonder, “What is 6S?”, take a minute to read our companion blog. We define 6S as a Lean process improvement technique that aims to optimise efficiency in the workplace. So now you know what 6S is, now you may be...
Have you ever been in the middle of a job and not been able to finish because you can’t find a particular tool? Have you ever run out of printer ink because nobody knew they needed to order replacements? Can’t find that file you were working on last week?...
