Operational Improvement
Operational Improvement programs, driven by Performance
Management, lie at the core of strategy deployment; Operational
Improvement, embracing many problem solving and waste elimination
tools and techniques, is fundamentally about engaging people at all
levels of the company in team-based continuous improvement.
We offer a wide range of support in this field, from company-wide
programs, through assistance with specific techniques and
methodologies, to short sharp audits that focus management on
priorities for action. Tailored company-wide programs can be
developed, either based upon the TWCM model or designed to meet
particular needs.
Towards
World Class Manufacturing
TWCM is a highly regarded company-wide program that combines development of the management team with focused shopfloor improvement activities. It provides a thorough understanding of best practice lean methodologies and ensures that immediate benefits are achieved through applying at least some of them in the duration of the program.
Focused Company Audits
Focused Company Audits can be ideal
for companies that need help in identifying priorities for action
and understanding the potential benefits that would result. These
combine an assessment based upon the EFQM Business Excellence Model
with the qualitative, experienced judgement of a Senior Consultant.
We also provide support in the application of specific methodologies, such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness and Total Productive Manufacturing (OEE/TPM), Six Sigma, Lead Time Compression, Manufacturing Planning and Control and Cellular Manufacture or in individual techniques such as Setup Reduction, Workplace Organisation and Kanban.
In connection with Cranfield Manufacturing Management Centre, we can offer Seminars on these and many other topics fundamental to Manufacturing Business Excellence.
In all of these approaches, the need to win people's hearts and
minds is paramount. We support this through our seminar on
Teamworking with a Purpose, focusing on staff development and
delivering a pragmatic, results-based process for rolling out
continuous improvement through team-based problem solving.