Lean methodology in healthcare emphasizes continuous improvement, patient safety, and employee engagement without overburdening individuals. It aligns hospital missions with daily practices, enabling more efficient, cost-effective care delivery. However, successful implementation requires a cultural shift and ongoing commitment beyond [...]
Kaizen workshops are structured team activities aimed at swiftly applying lean methods to eliminate production waste in specific shopfloor areas. Preparation includes selecting an area, defining a problem, and establishing baseline measurements. Teams are trained, and a timeframe is [...]
Kamishibai boards offer a straightforward way to manage tasks and processes with a visual red-green card system where the red side of the card shows the task is incomplete and the green side of the card shows that the [...]
Kaizen means continual (step by step) improvement. there are two most common methods to identify Kaizen projects in an organisation. Kaizen projects can be identified by doing Value stream mapping and by Conducting Kaizen assessment. Key objectives of conducting [...]
Daily Work Management is a process to gain control over plan vs actual and to bring stability and predictability in day to day processes. Daily work management allows to know on a daily basis if we are on track [...]
Introduction: In the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing, businesses are constantly striving to optimize their processes and achieve higher levels of productivity. Two concepts that have gained significant attention in recent years are Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Industry 4.0. [...]
Can continuous improvement or Kaizen actually reduce costs in Poultry Farms? Let's find out! But first, we need to understand the meaning and working of the Kaizen Process to delve deep into the topic. So, here is a brief [...]
Oil and Gas extraction activity is one of the most hazardous processes in the chemical industry. The extracted matter contains H2S or Hydrogen Sulphide, a gas so explosive and toxic that it can compromise a worker’s life in the [...]
Even the most versatile and pocket-friendly industries are prone to many vulnerabilities. But TPM, or the Total Productive Maintenance approach with its 8 pillars, can help reduce and fight these breakdowns. So, read on to find out how TPM can [...]
Lean Manufacturing has always been known for ‘more enhancements’ and ‘less diminutions.’, But who knew that the theory could be applied to humans too? Yes, Lean Production has played a crucial role in evolving and improving workforce productivity through [...]
