Cycle Time vs Takt Time
Understanding the Real Difference That Drives Modern Manufacturing Cycle Time vs Takt Time is really a question of rhythm versus capability, and the answer matters more today than it ever has. Cycle time is how fast your process can work; takt time is how fast your customer needs you to work. Put simply, one describes […]
Benefits of Lean Manufacturing
The benefits of Lean manufacturing are simple and powerful. From the very first moment you apply them, you make better products with fewer resources and fewer delays. That is the entire promise, and it holds up on every shop floor that has dared to rethink the way it works. Lean is no longer a nice-to-have […]
How Do You Get Certified In Lean?
You get certified in Lean by completing structured training, demonstrating you understand Lean tools, and passing an exam that proves you can apply Lean thinking in real operations. That is the essence of Lean manufacturing certification, and it matters today because manufacturers are tired of theory and hungry for people who can actually improve flow, […]
Process Flowchart Examples for Business Use
Flow Charts can be a great way of organizing and visualizing processes or workflows. In this fast paced and modern world, attention spans have been significantly decreased. By breaking down complex processes into simple visual elements, flowcharts make it easier to understand, analyze, and improve processes. Additionally, flowcharts are instrumental in Quality Assurance and […]
How to Make a Production Flow Chart for Manufacturing Processes?
The manufacturing process itself is complicated. It requires a lot of understanding to do, a lot of processes to run, and a lot of dealings to make. In other words, it can drain all your energy, and the manufacturing process will still look like it hasn’t even been touched. However, do you know there’s […]
Types of Visual Management Tools and Visual Controls
If you want lean production for your manufacturing, visual management tools and visual controls are a must. No doubt we’re living in the fast-paced age of social media. It’s 2024, and people’s attention spans have significantly declined. Nobody would like to read a tedious and lengthy text that tells them what to do. Instead, use […]
Capital Boost: Internally generated cash through operations
During the Global financial crisis of 2008 many corporations and businesses in western economies faced unprecedented financial pressures. The businesses which over levered their balance sheets or assets were forced into either selling assets in a falling market or to raise capital in at high costs in both debt and equity markets to shore up […]
Business in Asia: Labour costs
Labour costs are a major component of most business cost bases and a major factor in deciding the location to build major manufacturing facilities especially for labour intensive industries. South East Asia is fast becoming a centre of manufacturing for a diverse range of industries although some of these countries and industries still face stiff […]
Country and Work Culture in South east Asia
For most westerners working in South East Asia their first contact with locals in the workplace will be certainly different than from starting a new job in western countries, especially if the foreigner is in a managerial position. This was my experience having worked in Australia my whole professional life and taking a management role […]
FMEA’s – Risk Management in major projects
How many projects do you know where “unforseen” delays, expenditures and problems have caused substantial financial impacts to the project budget and/or the business’ bottom line? I am amazed at how many world class businesses rush from the conceptual stage of a project to the execution without considering the potential risks involved and the impact to the […]