When IT Becomes the Bottleneck: How System Ownership Quietly Kills Productivity
When a business lets its IT department become the de facto “owner” of systems, it often starts with good intentions—stability, security, and standardisation. But from[…]
Can software improve your business’s project management? How to capitalise on your investment and not waste money on subscriptions.
It’s common for small to medium businesses to operate exclusively on excel spreadsheets, word documents and emails alone. Custom made excel templates and extravagant email[…]
External PMs: how outside Project Management insight can get your business back on track.
Bringing an external project manager into your business can be a game-changer, especially when internal teams are stretched, distracted by day-to-day operations, or struggling to[…]
Managing your safety upgrades around your commercial site to minimise disruption to your operations.
Updating safety standards across an industrial or commercial site is never just a box-ticking exercise. As legislation evolves and businesses expand, the risks, workflows, and[…]
Why Proximity Matters in Assembly
When tools and materials are not located near the work area, operators must spend time walking back and forth to collect them. This “waste of[…]
🚀 Why Product Design & Prototyping Don’t Fit Neatly Into Waterfall or Agile
Most of us know the playbook: pick a project management framework, stick to it, deliver. But when it comes to product design and prototyping, those[…]
Draft in products… Why it is so important to consider early on in the design process to avoid costly rework costs.
In product design, draft angles—the slope applied to vertical walls of a part—play a critical role in ensuring manufacturability. A draft allows the part to[…]
The Power of the 5S System in Workplace Efficiency
The 5S system is a simple yet powerful method for improving workplace efficiency and productivity. Originating from Japan, 5S stands for Sort, Set in order,[…]
Speed up your processes. Lean manufacturing techniques that can improve all businesses productivity and reduce daily waste.
Running a small business often means juggling limited resources while trying to deliver big results. That’s where lean manufacturing techniques come in. By streamlining processes,[…]
The powers of time studies and the savings they could be making you.
Conducting a time study within your business is a practical and proven method for identifying inefficiencies in processes and pinpointing opportunities for improvement. By closely[…]