Lean

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Our consultants are experienced and successful in enabling companies realise their potential through the application of Lean techniques and philosophies. Everything from establishing a Lean strategy through to the delivery of a comprehensive Lean roll-out programme are part of the Bubble Quest Lean agenda.

What is Lean?

Lean could be stated quite simply as 'more with less'. It is the application of proven techniques that examine a process, highlight the non-value added activity and then apply mechanisms that eliminate or reduce these activities. Lean began at Toyota, the renowned leaders of the transformation of quality in the automotive industry. It has transformed the automotive industry worldwide and its principles and practices are being adopted everywhere people and processes come together. The Lean Office is just one example of this metamorphosis. Japanese terms are still widely adopted and can help differentiate Lean from other initiatives.

Why embark on a Lean journey?

To remain or become competitive, commercial organisations look to cut costs in order to maintain their margins. A Lean approach does more than just attack the cost base, it provides a framework for sustained continuous improvement and a fully involved 'can-do' culture.

What's in it for me?

Whether you are a senior executive, manager, supervisor, office clerk or operator, there's something in it for you. A Lean programme provides everyone in the organisation a chance to make a positive and measurable difference.

Typical Areas of Improvement:

• Corporate culture
• Business KPI performance
• Employee empowerment and involvement with ownership and responsibility able to be passed down
• Team based results
• Skill flexibility and alignment with corporate objectives
• Improved capacity
• Reduced waste, defined as non-added value activity
• Housekeeping and safety
• Improved communication and recognition

Whether you have a manufacturing or office based business, Lean is the way to rapidly improve performance

More about Lean

• Lean Terminology - Here are some important terms and explanations and a glossary
• Kaizen - Taking small steps on the improvement journey
• Workplace Organisation 5S - The 5 steps to creating the office or manufacturing highway
• Funding - Manufacturers in the UK who satisfy specified criteria can get Government assistance
• Education - Free PDF downloads on key continuous improvement subjects plus QCD and EFQM information

Learn More: Terminology,  Kaizen,  5S Workplace Org

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