Creating customer value with Lean Thinking
Customer value is defined as the perception of what products and services are worth to customers. It looks at systems and processes, as well as mindsets and trends linked to customer...
Improve productivity and profitability with ERP software and lean thinking
Lean thinking enables businesses to grow profits while eliminating waste. The main principles centres around value, value streams, flow and push and pull perfection, as epitomised by...
How manufacturers can maximise business growth with lean thinking
In the business environment, the concept of Lean is often associated with reducing waste and becoming more cost-effective. Although there is nothing incorrect with this assumption, it...
Demand and capacity planning with Manufacturing ERP systems
Demand and capacity planning is essential for success within the manufacturing industry. A lack of planning can cause chaos, particularly for those who create custom orders or wish to...
Managing food quality and safety with a manufacturing execution system
The major challenges that are faced by food manufacturers today are quality control, food safety and hygiene and creating a lean production process. More and more food manufacturing...
10 signs you should invest in lean manufacturing
The main benefit of a lean manufacturing strategy is the elimination of waste. This does not just apply to waste in terms of materials, but the inefficiencies in all of its forms...
6 common misconception of lean manufacturing
Lean manufacturing is a system of management that is popular due to the economic and output benefits it can provide. Lean practices stem from a range of principles, approaches and...
Create a lean manufacturing business with process automation
One of the steps you can take towards creating a successful efficient business is to apply lean principles to it. By taking the time to understand where inefficiencies are in your...