Brilliant at the basics: checklists
As we enter the early days of 2024, there is a phrase that I'd like to share with you: "Brilliant at the basics" I think it is a great phrase, or even
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Continuous Improvement
How has your OTIF performance fared in 2023?
How has your OTIF (On Time In Full) performance been during this year? Hopefully it has been either on the rise, or you have maintained a consistently high level. If it
A tried and tested approach to provide clarity to your teams
If you have read my book What Does Good Look Like? you'll know that I'm keen on clarity. Who isn't? Something that I see time and time again is a lack
Using SOPs to drive on time delivery performance
Many people write their SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) reluctantly. They know it is good practice to document how they work. They just can't quite put the finger on why they
Improving OTIF by setting (and resetting) standards
Setting standards is key to repeatable business performance. How you set those standards will determine the effectiveness in the long term. There are many people that think telepathy is an
Can you improve your continuous improvements?
Do you have a formal structure for managing continuous improvements in your business? Whatever your focus, having a structure can improve results. These six points can help you to get better
Seriously, how do you want this improvement?
How many times have you asked for an improvement to be undertaken by your team and wondered "what on Earth happened?", when you saw the result? It's happened to every manager
Business objectives: creating a master schedule
What are you business objectives? Whether you have formal business objectives, or not, every business has objectives. If you operate an ISO management system, are deploying Lean, or undertaken annual
Continuous Improvement Ideas for the Management Team
Generating continuous improvement ideas can be a challenge for many businesses. Once you have moved past the immediate problems you face in the business, where do you go from there? There