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....
by James McIntosh | Feb 23, 2021 | Improving manufacturing efficiencies, Lean manufacturing
Lean manufacturing is a collection of philosophies and proven practices that address issues common to every company in the world. It was famously perfected by the Toyota Motor Corporation and is most well known for being applied in high volume assembly lines for...
by Wayne Griffiths | Jun 19, 2020 | Improving manufacturing efficiencies, Increasing manufacturing cashflow, Manufacturing team development
Recent research indicates that: 55% of distractions in the workplace are caused by mobile phones. 75% of employers say that the average employee loses 2 hours a day due to mobile phone distractions. The loss of productivity due to mobile phones is enormous in most...
by Wayne Griffiths | Jun 19, 2020 | Family businesses, Improving manufacturing efficiencies, Manufacturing business revenue
Few things in business are more frustrating than low employee productivity as it usually results in low profit. Time and time again I see inefficiencies (waste) across business impacting negatively on productivity. If you haven’t already, it’s time to instil lean...
by Wayne Griffiths | Oct 18, 2018 | Improving manufacturing efficiencies
Lean Processes for Productivity Improvement Processes run the business. People run the processes. Raffino will assist you to ‘lean-up’ your business by helping you to identify and remove inefficiencies. Not having clearly defined and followed processes is a recipe for...
by Wayne Griffiths | Oct 18, 2018 | Family businesses, Improving manufacturing efficiencies
Do you have the right people, in the right roles, working on the right things, the right way, with the right resources? The reality is that many family business owners don’t have particularly good leadership skills, which makes it difficult to build a high-performance...
