Standardised work is “the most effective combination of manpower, material and machinery.” It is based on three elements: Takt time – the rate at which we must complete...
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Process Improvement
A Shot in the Arm – Applying Lean Thinking to Covid-19 Vaccinations
The UK Government’s approval of vaccines in December was great news in the rollercoaster story of the Covid-19 pandemic. Development and approval occurred in record time, helped along the way by...
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If only everyone knew about Lean Thinking
This week I’ve seen two pieces of research that have made me sit up and think about how effective lean thinkers are at communicating what lean is and its benefits. We must make what we take for...
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Four Types of Problems
Any seasoned Lean Thinker will have heard or used the phrase, “What problem are you trying to solve?” But is the art of problem solving getting lost amongst the noise of the numerous...
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Spaghetti Charts & Physical Distancing
The advent of the coronavirus has created a new dimension to the planning and delivery of safe processes. The article looks at physical distancing and the creative solutions we need to go back to...
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