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5 Benefits of One-Piece Flow

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    Among the key methods that organizations today use to set up a lean environment is to implement one-piece flow. In one-piece flow, production of a particular item is moved from one stage of production to the next one piece after the other. This is in contrast to other models of production which have […]

Breaking Down Resource Efficiency vs Flow Efficiency

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Thanks to its success, many businesses today are considering working under the Agile philosophy, which stresses the value of process efficiency. However, they face a major stumbling block: the choice between resource efficiency and flow efficiency. This dilemma can be chalked down to how they see the system of work. Analyzing Resource Efficiency vs Flow […]

3 Ways to Achieve Lean and Kanban Flow Efficiency

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There are 14 principles in lean thinking, with flow being one of the most important. In an organizational context, flow is used to refer to how smoothly work flows through a system. ‘Good’ flow occurs in a system in which work moves from step to step in a steady and predictable manner, while ‘bad’ flow […]

[VIDEO] Collaborative Leadership is a Mindset

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Leading in turbulent times requires a deliberate shift from command-and-control towards a collaborative style of leadership. This may be easier for some than others. It requires a shift in mindset! The idea of collaborative leadership requires individuals at all levels take initiative and act in ways that supports the achievement of the vision, purpose and objectives of […]

Collaborative Leadership Is a Different Skillset

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The concept of collaborative leadership seems foreign to some professionals new to a leadership role. Most newly anointed leaders anticipate an environment where they are streaming orders down the line and their staff are jumping into action. Things are getting done as long as they seem to be in control, barking orders and expecting complete […]

Solving Business Problems with SIPOC and the Cause and Effect Diagram

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Getting an overview of your operations in their current state can be a challenge, especially in a more complex organization that has multiple layers in its work. This is where tools like SIPOC and the cause and effect diagram come into play, and understanding their applications is critical for any leader who wants to drive […]

3 Ways to Avoid Revenue Leaks with Six Sigma

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Revenue leakage has become a very real concern for thousands of businesses across the world, costing them billions of dollars every year in lower net revenues. If these leaks are left unchecked, they could have a profound negative impact on your business, leaving your profit margins suffering a slow “death through a thousand paper cuts.” […]

Using the SIPOC Diagram to Improve Restaurant Processes

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Your restaurant may be running as smooth as clockwork, but you feel that there are things that can be done better. Often, processes that were efficient initially may not run as well as they did. You might discover that your customers are not receiving their food as fast as they like; the wait time for […]