Category Archives: Operational Excellence

Why manufacturing process works for all types of business

“Those who know me; also know I am a “Lean” advocate and have been for a number of years. Why? - Because it works on so many levels whatever business you run”
Take the well-known manufacturing Kanban process for example. “KAN-BAN” meaning Kan - Visual and Ban - card
This is my ‘go to’ method; when reducing Turn-around Time (TAT) inventory and increasing process effectiveness (PE).

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Can you afford not to review your business?

The importance of a regular business review to achieve Business Growth Most people might say “we’re fine thanks” but the truth of the matter is only exposed when sometimes, quite frankly, it’s too late and things have taken a downward spiral! The real trick is to deal with things as you go. Not always easy…
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How the mind-set of ‘reusable plastics’ can benefit your business.

The ‘Circular Economy’ and you Is your business embracing a ‘circular’ approach? Yes, we mean ordinary businesses making small changes to embrace the advantages of the ‘Circular’ approach. We find; on discussion, that the understanding of the ‘circular approach’ is at best varied and often misunderstood. Many only relate it to the high profile mis-use…
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