FrenchWhat Impact does a Silo Mentality have on our Business?
We are all familiar with working in silos, but what does that really do to our business? Do we all have a common aim? A common goal? Or does our Silo mentality drive behaviors which are beneficial for individual, departmental – indeed ‘SILO’ gains?
Read moreThe Ultimate Goal for every Company Director
For all the options and opinions, no matter what course you plot for your organisation, there should be one ultimate goal all directors strive for. There should also be only one answer that you give when asked what your company ‘does’. The answer needs to be “Make Money”.
Read moreHow to Improve Process Reliability in 10 Minutes
If someone told you could improve the reliability of your processes by stopping for just 10 mins every day would you believe them? It is however very true, but there is a format about how to spend those 10 mins.
Read moreEMS Cognito Cycling Above and Beyond for Charity
Bristol to Paris Cycle Challenge 2015
This year, EMS Cognito’s very own Managing Director, Richard Kelly, has volunteered to raise money for the charity Above & Beyond. Putting his body to test, Richard will be cycling all the way from Bristol to Paris. On the 3rd of May 2015, Richard’s week-long journey will begin. Starting with two days cycling through the UK, followed by a quick sale to France, the tour will end at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower. His longest cycle to-date, Richard will have traveled just over 430km for this amazing, and worthwhile charity.
Read moreA Beginners Introduction to RCA – Root Cause Analysis
By applying RCA techniques, you break the process down, and in turn discover where there is potential for problems to arise, as well as the Root Cause.
Read moreFind Time for RCA and Make Long-term Cost Savings
How do I know when to apply root cause analysis? This is a question I often get when introducing teams to the power of getting to the root cause of problems. “It takes too long” or “we don’t have the time” are also popular comments voiced during the course. Recognising these as requirements for implementing an RCA approach upfront will enable you to provide long-term problem solving and importantly saving money.
Read moreRecognition for Kellogg’s with Lean RCM Award
Lean RCM Presentation at Kellogg's
It’s hard to believe that its been 6 months since we took to Old Trafford Cricket Ground for our Best Practice event and presented our upcoming Lean RCM Award. But here we are and now only 3 days away from proudly presenting our first candidates at Kellogg’s Trafford Park with their certificates.
Read moreThe Lean Story – Actions Speak Louder than Words
In the beginning…..when the fore fathers started developing the Toyota Production System, which most of us accept as the blue print for Lean, there was only processes. Some good, some bad – but lots of processes. No sexy tools like Hoshin Kanri, Kaizen or Kanban, no Poke Yoke to slap in place. So how did the improvement happen?
Read moreChallenge the Relevance of Operational Data Tracking
How do we know if the operational data we are tracking on a day to day basis is relevant? It is commonplace that data is being generated unnecessarily, that the wrong data is being generated and the actions being taken are based upon the wrong information. How then do we ensure that the data is correct and relevant?
Read moreFacilities Management – Early adopters of Lean RCM will be the winners
Facilities Management providers have yet to adopt a Lean RCM approach and are missing a golden opportunity to double their profit margins. However not all the facilities management companies can realise this opportunity as only those first past the post will get a share of the benefits.
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