Business Transformation
Kaizen: Mastering Continuous Improvement in Business
Kaizen is a continuous improvement philosophy that originated from the Toyota Production System. It focuses on small, incremental changes involving
The Principles of Lean can be broken down into 2 main themes. Firstly, we have the 5 Principles of Lean which focus on value, value stream, flow, pull and perfection, and secondly, we have the 14 Lean Management Principles. The first teaches us how to solve and improve business performance, the second gives us core principles that we must use to support our thinking and our decision making.
Kaizen is a continuous improvement philosophy that originated from the Toyota Production System. It focuses on small, incremental changes involving
Obeya (Japanese for “big room”) is a visual management and collaboration method used in Lean and Agile environments. It is
In the realm of Lean Thinking, “DOWNTIME” is an acronym that encapsulates the eight major forms of waste found within
“Base your decisions on a long term goals, rather than short term gains.” There is a fine balancing act between
“Make a continuous process flow to surface issues” A great example of the difference between batch and lean flow is
The Pull Principle embodies the philosophy of producing only what is necessary, when it is necessary, and in the amount
Heijunka, a cornerstone concept in the Lean Six Sigma methodology, centres around the idea of levelling production to create a
Visual management is becoming increasingly important in today’s business world as companies strive to manage their operations and resources effectively.
With technology advancing so fast, evaluating the impact technology will have on the culture of the organisation in the short
“Small daily, seemingly insignificant improvements, when done consistently over time, yield staggering results.” -The 5 AM Club – Robin Sharma
In the quest for operational excellence, organisations invest heavily in digital dashboards and analytics. Yet the simplest, most powerful method
A recent Medium feature, “On Navigating Change: How ChangeOps, Strategy, and Maturity Drive Success”, argues that most transformation efforts falter
BNY’s CEO Robin Vince has turbocharged the bank’s transformation since 2022 by tearing down silos, unifying the corporate culture, and
Organisations today face unrelenting pressure to do more with less. Yet chasing cost cuts without a coherent framework can undermine
In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, operations leaders face a pivotal question: how do we deploy Gen AI
In an era where “faster, cheaper, better” is more than a catchphrase, generative AI (gen AI) stands out as a
As the pace of change accelerates, organisational success increasingly depends on the ability
Operation management consulting helps businesses streamline their operations and enhance efficiency. This article covers what it includes, its main focus
In the realm of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies, understanding the three primary types of wastes is crucial for
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