Operational Excellence
The Lean Transform is eligible for 30% to 70% funding depending on your company size
Operational Excellence (Formely Lean Transform) Overview
We recognise that true excellence is achieved through the disciplined application of four critical, interconnected principles across your entire organisation. We do this through the LBS Methodology framework that dictates precisely how we deliver systemic improvement and secure a lasting competitive advantage. In a lean OpEx environment here is how we apply our framework
Knowledge Transfer
We operate on the principle that sustainable improvement hinges upon employee empowerment. Our approach necessitates rigorous knowledge transfer, leveraging:
- Education
- Coaching
- Expert mentoring
Developing the internal skills and capability required for ongoing systemic development. This ensures the organisation retains the expertise and resources necessary for its future success and consistency.
The Dual Mandate
A wise organisation understands the duality inherent in every role:
- Execution of current work
- Improvement of future processes.
It is the vital responsibility of leadership to design robust systems and structures that foster both, ensuring the daily pursuit of efficiency does not eclipse the strategic need for continuous change and the elimination of waste. This is fundamental to establishing a culture of constant Kaizen.
The Strategic Model
Our deep analysis is structured around the definitive Lean Transformation Model (inspired by the Lean Enterprise Institute), a robust framework for assessing and driving systemic change.
This system mandates a holistic evaluation across five critical dimensions to ensure comprehensive alignment with the business strategy:
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Purpose: Defining the strategic goals and ensuring crystal-clear communication of the company’s intent across all levels.
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Process: Optimisation of the core business processes to maximise efficiency in value delivery and eradicate inherent problems.
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Capability: The development of people and teams with the requisite skills and understanding for both immediate work and future innovation.
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Management Systems: Establishing the necessary governing systems to coordinate activities, monitor metrics (KPIs), and achieve strategic objectives.
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Culture: Nurturing a pervasive culture of trust, collaboration, and continuous development amongst all stakeholders.
Disciplined Implementation
All initiatives are governed by a rigorous four-step methodology that ensures every action is fact-based and results-oriented.
This disciplined approach drives measurable outcomes and guarantees the delivery of value:
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Discover: Employing analytical methods to correctly identify and define the systemic problems and strategic opportunities.
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Define: Utilizing robust data to accurately measure the scope, impact, and expected results against established standards.
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Develop: Co-creating precise, bespoke solutions that demonstrably meet the client’s strategic needs and improve workflows.
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Deliver: Ensuring steadfast execution, diligent monitoring, and unwavering commitment to the defined metrics of success.
This foundation of thinking within the LBS Transformation Framework provides the essential knowledge and tools to drive profound and measurable results.
It empowers the organisation to:
- Perfect your processes
- Develop your capabilities
- Define your purpose
- Nurture your culture
- Maximise your management systems.
This secures systemic alignment, enhances operational effectiveness, and establishes a lasting competitive advantage.
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Six Strategic Operational Excellence Projects
Depending on your companies current lean maturity the Lean Transform Programme will include some, or all of the following lean tools and training
Operational Excellence Process
A targeted programme to integrate Lean-Kanban methodology into the cross-functional new products development teams. This initiative focuses not solely on the technical aspects of the approach, but crucially, on the associated cultural behaviours such as shared ownership and accountability. The training is centred on identifying and eliminating systemic problems within existing workflows, embedding the principle of Kaizen to ensure continuous optimisation of the delivery chain. Success is measured by core KPIs related to cycle time reduction and first-pass quality standards.
Leadership & Management Training
A focused suite of workshops designed for business leaders and managers to align their behaviours and strategic decision-making processes with the overarching business strategy of operational excellence. The training addresses the impact of managerial actions on operational flexibility and market agility. A key component is training in structured problem-solving to move away from reactive fixes, fostering collaboration across silos, and ensuring that strategic ideas and insights are consistently supported from the executive level.
Specialised Technical Skills
A programme to upskill core manufacturing engineering teams in advanced predictive maintenance methods and diagnostic analysis. This ensures the organisation can leverage sophisticated analytical tools to anticipate equipment failure, thereby guaranteeing production consistency and reducing unscheduled downtime. This technical proficiency is vital for maintaining high standards and securing a competitive advantage by moving the facility closer to process perfection.
Software Training
Comprehensive training on the strategic implementation and utilisation of a newly introduced Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The focus extends beyond basic software navigation; it instructs users on how to extract and interpret critical data to inform daily decision-making. This ensures the technology supports the refined workflows and provides the necessary insights to monitor KPIs, aligning the new system with the organisation’s approach to customer satisfaction.
Sustainability Training
Training focused on embedding environmental management systems and climate change resilience into the core business processes. This initiative instructs relevant teams on how to measure and reduce environmental impact, moving beyond compliance to achieve new standards of sustainable delivery. It ensures the organisation meets evolving customer expectations and identifies new market opportunities derived from sustainable practices.
Green & Black Belt Training
Sponsorship and training for a cohort of high-potential individuals to achieve external Lean Green and Black Belt certifications (or similar specialist courses in Operations and Innovation). These internal experts will become the resources responsible for leading large-scale, complex OE initiatives. They will employ their advanced methodology expertise to coach other teams and drive significant, measurable improvements across all areas of the organisation.
