The quick changeover is something we work on for our clients that are trying to eliminate waste. A quick changeover is an enabler of many other Lean Strategies. The time a changeover should take really depends on the complexity of the equipment, but a 10-minute changeover is fairly typical.
Why is time so critical?
The goal of […]
When businesses suffer during difficult times or economic uncertainty, usually their first approach is to cut costs, outsource and downsize operations. The state of Australia’s manufacturing sector means that many businesses have no easily recognisable fat to cut from their spending. Now is the time for businesses to look deeper and bring about holistic organisational […]
There’s one thing that all high-performance teams have in common: high-impact leadership. High-impact leaders are those who are able to unlock the potential of their staff. They are able to leverage team strengths and guide their people to overcome weaknesses. High-impact leaders create cohesion across their teams.
It’s important to remember that performance management is not […]
Australian manufacturers face ongoing challenges with increasing costs and pressure from cheaper overseas imports. To remain competitive, many companies must undertake wholesale change but need help to do so. TAFE Western Sydney Institute and Corporate Partners are working together to deliver an innovative training program to help western Sydney businesses grow and evolve.
During challenging financial […]
That is the number one question facing most manufacturers. The answer is often to increase overtime, hire new staff or invest in new equipment. Yes, these measures may increase production, but it’s more than likely that they will adversely affect profitability.
So how do we do it?
The simple answer is to focus on the production process […]
