Tag: Lean
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A strategic guide for enhancing performance in crises
A comprehensive study of Lean and Financial Control Lean and management control are two powerful tools that can help companies improve their performance and achieve their strategic goals in a crisis context. However, there is still some debate about how to best implement these tools, and what role leaders should play in the process. Leaders…
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Empowering Small Enterprises with Lean Manufacturing: Achieving Autonomy, Innovation, and Competitiveness
Unlocking autonomy through Lean manufacturing Lean Manufacturing isn’t just about efficiency; it’s about finding the best way to do things. It’s like a secret recipe that saves money, improves quality, and makes customers really happy. That means spending less, making fewer mistakes, and winning people over. Lean Manufacturing, often linked to big industries, has something…
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Unlocking Success: Lean Management essentials for Managers
Cultivating Excellence As a manager, you play a crucial role in guiding your organization through the challenges it faces, especially in crisis times. We’ll break down key concepts and strategies that will help you effectively manage your team and contribute to your company’s success. 1. Financial control and Data analysis The foundation of continous improvement…
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How we reduced waste of movement on an industrial site by 87%
How to optimize your process with Lean principles The term Muda is a Japanese word meaning waste. It refers to any activity that does not add value in the eyes of the customer. The Lean approach aims to reduce these wastes through continuous improvement. There are 8 types of Muda: “Eliminating waste is the key…
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SIPOC and Visual Management: The Lean alternative for SMEs
SIPOC : Your SME’s path to process excellence Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often find themselves wrestling with the challenge of continuous improvement. The popular choice is Lean methodology, with its promise of waste elimination and efficiency gains. But, let’s face it, Lean can be like navigating a labyrinth for many SMEs, consuming precious time…
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A new way of strategic planning for SMEs with Hoshin Kanri simplified
A practical guide to implement a Lean strategy for growth We implemented a Hoshin Kanri approach in X in industrial SMEs. Most operational employees had difficulty perceiving the logic due to its X structure. However, it is essential to the presentation of the manager’s vision and the operational strategic implementation. The first modification to our…
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Hoshin Kanri: Building high performance and results in SMEs across the globe
A tool for aligning vision, goals and actions Hoshin Kanri is a strategic planning model that originated in Japan and is based on the principles of lean management. It is a method of continuous improvement that can help entrepreneurs align their daily work with their long-term goals. It eliminates the waste that comes from inconsistent…
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PDCA: A simple and effective way to refine your strategy and adapt to change
Excellence is not a destination; it is a continuous journey that never ends When you run a company, you face many challenges and uncertainties, especially in times of crisis. You may have to deal with competitors, customers, investors, regulators, employees, and other stakeholders who have different expectations and demands. You may have to make decisions…
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Thriving in times of crisis: The power of Lean and Management Control in SMEs
Crisis-Proofing your business ? Embracing Lean’s transformational power In the world of business, navigating through turbulent times requires a strategic shift. Sustainable growth often faces threats, and organizations can find themselves challenged by stagnation or even a decline in competitiveness. During these periods, societal tensions may rise, and it becomes crucial to adapt strategies for…
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How Lean lost its way. The deviation from the original philosophy
What is the purpose of Lean? Why do we use it? The roots of the Lean philosophy can be traced to Toyota’s manufacturing systems in Japan, inspired by Henry Ford’s flow production in the United States and Eli Whitney’s interchangeable parts (1). The term Lean was coined by John Krafcik in 1988 and defined by…
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