by Alfred | May 15, 2016 | Lean, Operational Excellence
Value Stream Map: How can it offer Operational Excellence? Obtaining excellence in business operation is sometimes limited as hazardous markets and competitive interests seemingly create insurmountable obstacles for many business owners. With the changing market...
by Alfred | Feb 15, 2016 | Lean
Value Stream Map What is a Value Stream Map? A Value Stream Map is a Lean Management method for simultaneously managing the current state and planning for the future state of the series of processes that lead a product or service from the beginning of production right...
by Alfred | Nov 9, 2015 | Lean, Operational Excellence
Case Study: Jewellery Manufacturer and Retailer This company is a specialised jewellery retailer offering unique quality and service. Their two stores in Canterbury and Brighton offer quality products, tailored manufacturing and professional sales service embodied in...
by Alfred | Jul 27, 2015 | Lean, Quality Management Systems
Last time you’ll probably remember that we began talking about the 3rd principle associated with an effective Quality Management System that is up to ISO standards, which is the involvement of people associated with your company. If I may, I’d like to begin by picking...
by Alfred | Jul 10, 2015 | Quality Management Systems
Following from the last article, here are more key benefits of involving your people – a key principle for Quality Management. People will be held accountable Another key element associated with involving others in the day to day running of your business is that they...