Why are so many managers scared of Kaizen?
Kaizen is one of those methods that can really deliver results. It is also something that a good number of managers will hide away from. Why is this? For those of you
Giles Johnston
Giles Johnston is a Chartered Engineer who consults with businesses to improve their on time delivery performance, ERP system performance and deploy Kaizen / Lean production methods. Giles is also the author of 'What Does Good Look Like?'.
Agile manufacturing vs Lean manufacturing
Agile manufacturing vs Lean manufacturing has been a debate that has run for the last twenty years at least. Occasionally I get asked about these two approaches, with the main
OTIF – The best measure for on time delivery
OTIF has always been my delivery measure of choice. It can be tough to achieve a high level of on time delivery using this metric, but well worth the effort. If
7 wastes lean manufacturing
The 7 wastes of lean manufacturing is a great way to spot wastes in your business and find improvement opportunities. This article reminds us of what the 7 wastes are
What is Kaizen?
I often get asked why I talk about Kaizen in certain situations and don't just use the phrase 'continuous improvement'. I live in the UK and a lot of people
Be productive with my new online course
"Be productive" - that's what people say isn't it? Sometimes it's easier said than done, when you consider everything else that is going on in our working lives. I get emails about
A simple strategy to become a better manager
There are many strategies that you can undertake if you want to become a better manager. This article is going to focus on one particularly powerful approach; the CCC method. Firstly,
Has the lockdown helped you improve the productivity of your meetings?
One thing that I have noticed whilst having moved to remote working over the past few weeks with my clients is how a number of meetings have changed. Their format
How do you choose the best Kaizen improvement option?
It's a challenge that faces all of us when we have an engaged team that put forward lots of great ideas. How do you decide what to spend your time