When we think of Lean Agile ways of working we tend to think of digital offerings, and smaller applications at that. We don’t really think of hardware, and certainly not gargantuan manufacturing tasks like building an airliner. But as anyone who was consulted in lean agile ways of working will attest, the principles are the…
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Do ‘Just in Time’ supply chains still work post Covid?
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on global supply chains, causing disruptions and challenges that have forced companies to reevaluate their approach to just-in-time manufacturing. Just-in-time manufacturing is a strategy used by many companies to minimize inventory costs by producing goods only when they are needed, rather than stockpiling them. The pandemic has…
What is Systems Thinking?
Systems thinking is an approach to problem-solving and decision-making that considers the interconnectedness and interdependencies of various components within a complex system. It involves understanding the relationships and feedback loops between these components, as well as their interactions with the external environment. Systems thinking is used to analyze and address complex problems that cannot be…
Did Taylorism help or hinder the workforce?
Taylorism, also known as scientific management, was a management theory developed by Frederick Winslow Taylor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Taylorism aimed to increase productivity by optimizing the way work was performed and breaking it down into small, repetitive tasks that could be easily learned and performed by workers. On one hand,…
How can blockchain help business
Blockchain technology has been making waves in the business world in recent years, and for good reason. Blockchain technology offers a range of benefits that can help businesses operate more efficiently, securely, and transparently. In this article, we will explore some of the key benefits of blockchain technology for businesses. Increased Security One of the…
Can Smart Contracts change banking?
Smart contracts are computer programs that are designed to execute automatically and autonomously once certain pre-specified conditions are met. They run on blockchain technology, which is essentially a decentralized and distributed digital ledger that records transactions in a secure and transparent manner. The use of smart contracts has been touted as a game-changer in many…
The 7 types of Muda (waste) for the modern enterprise
Muda (無駄, on’yomi reading, ateji) is a Japanese word meaning “futility; uselessness; wastefulness. We all know the origins of Lean wasted started back in manufacturing and it’s always a great interview question to see if candidates can real off all 7. But given most of our clients are digital clients rather than manufacturing how do we equate the 7 types of waste…
I planted a forest during Covid lockdown to offset my carbon footprint.
Like everyone else I found myself grounded at home during Lockdown. So whilst sorting out my travel plans and cancelling tickets I decided to reflect on my years of flying for business. Turns out I’d done a shit loads of miles – so I decided to plant a forest to help offset my carbon emissions….
Can you get bored of business air travel???
Can you get bored On the face of it, the idea sounds great, no more been stuck in one office, you get to fly to different countries, lots of nights in hotels ….the world is your oyster insert whatever other clichés you like here. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy what I do – and…
Kaizen, Kaikaku and Kakushin – what’s the difference?
Anyone who has been anywhere near a Lean consultant worth their day rate would have heard a few Japanese words thrown into the mix during client engagement spiel. Well, now you will be able to explain to them the difference between Kazian, Kaikakiu and Kakushin and stand out from your peers. All 3 words are…
Adam Mitchell 