Efficient site management with Shopfloor Management (SFM)
Table of Contents Shopfloor management (SFM), or site-level operations management, is one of the key methods for improving efficiency in construction. It is an integral part of the Lean Construction philosophy, which aims to eliminate waste and streamline processes. The implementation of SFM allows for better work organisation, improved communication and safety, as well as increased productivity of construction teams. Traditional management [...]
Lean Six Sigma: The Effective Path to Operational Excellence
Table of Contents According to ASQ (The American Society for Quality), Lean Six Sigma is a philosophy that focuses on continuous process improvement to eliminate product defects and focuses on facts and data. LSS focuses on the end result, which is the product - by reducing process variation, waste and cycle time, it leads to increased satisfaction [...].
The SMED Method and Its Stages – Reducing Machine and Equipment Setup Times
Table of contents SMED method and steps - how to reduce machine changeover times? Rising labour costs and the increasing demand for small batch production means that SMED as a method for reducing machine and plant set-up times is constantly gaining in popularity. Before we talk about what SMED itself is about, it is necessary to define the term „changeover” itself, because very often companies [...]
PDCA Cycle
Table of contents What is the Deming cycle (PDCA)? PDCA, also known as the Deming Cycle, is a universal process improvement method that helps organisations operate more efficiently and effectively. It is an iterative model based on four steps: planning, implementing, checking and correcting. Thanks to its versatility, PDCA is applicable in industry as well as in services or project management. [...]
Troubleshooting
Table of contents Every organisation faces problems along the way. Regardless of the industry or scale of the business, effective problem solving is key to business success. So how do you do it effectively? In this article, we will outline the best methods and tools to help you effectively manage problems in your business. What is a problem in an organisation? We can [...]
5W2H Method
Table of contents In the Plan phase - the first stage of the PDCA cycle, or at the beginning of any other problem-solving method - it is necessary to describe the problem in detail. Often at this point we ask ourselves “Is this all we know?”. The 5W2H is a tool that will allow us to better structure our problem definition by answering 5 questions starting with “W” and [...]