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Three Manufacturing Inefficiency Culprits and How To Fix Them

Three Manufacturing Inefficiency Culprits and How To Fix Them

by James McIntosh | Sep 7, 2021 | Improving manufacturing efficiencies, Lean manufacturing

The three manufacturing inefficiency culprits discussed today are: Consumables replenishment, Hitting targets, and Disjointed value streams.  Stock Replenishment Let’s start with something simple – running out of those small consumables needed to do the work.  Most...
Manufacturing asset utilisation: key principles

Manufacturing asset utilisation: key principles

by James McIntosh | Jul 28, 2021 | Improving manufacturing efficiencies, Lean manufacturing

If you are responsible for delivering results in manufacturing, many times this is because of the large capital outlay that your facility represents.  Management needs to deliver a return on that investment, and so manufacturing asset utilisation is a key concern for...
Is Poor Communication and Lack of Empowerment within your Business Hindering Profitability?

Is Poor Communication and Lack of Empowerment within your Business Hindering Profitability?

by Wayne Griffiths | Jun 10, 2021 | Improving manufacturing efficiencies, Lean manufacturing

As George Bernard Shaw once said, ‘The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place!’. Whatever the communication method or reason, the aim is to respectfully transfer information and meaning, and ensure all parties reach a mutual...
What is Lean Manufacturing and how can it help?

What is Lean Manufacturing and how can it help?

by James McIntosh | Jun 2, 2021 | Improving manufacturing efficiencies, Lean manufacturing

Everyone knows Lean Manufacturing is Toyota, right?  And it’s great for making high volume consumer goods like cars, washing machines and toasters, but not for our industry. Not so fast! Lean Manufacturing actually had its roots in the United States during World War...
What is Lean Manufacturing and how can it help?

Family-Run Businesses – Opportunities and Challenges

by Wayne Griffiths | May 4, 2021 | Improving manufacturing efficiencies, Lean manufacturing

Emotionally Invested Coming from a corporate background, I love working with family businesses for many reasons, but I think the main reason is that there is a complete emotional and financial investment in ensuring the success of the business to ensure the prosperity...
What is Lean Manufacturing and how can it help?

Quick and Simple Lean Manufacturing Actions for Greater Efficiency

by James McIntosh | Apr 12, 2021 | Improving manufacturing efficiencies, Lean manufacturing

In this article we will outline some of the quickest lean manufacturing actions that will help you achieve greater efficiency.  These include engaging your people, eliminating waste, and selecting a key area for the initial implementation of Lean foundation practices....
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Raffino is a business coaching and consultancy firm that specialises in enabling the Australian manufacturing sector to thrive. Raffino has more than three decades’ experience in all facets of manufacturing improvement, from lean manufacturing, to operational efficiency, staff management, sales growth, and financial management. It’s fair to say that Raffino knows manufacturing inside out and backwards.

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