Contrary to popular belief, lean manufacturing is not just a set of principles and techniques. Training on lean and providing the tools are part of the process. But it is not enough. Managing a truly lean business requires a Lean mindset, and this is only possible by creating a Lean culture. The goal of Lean […]
Business efficiency is the efficient and effective evaluation and use of an enterprise’s resources such as labour, capital, technology and information. Business efficiency is important to improve the performance and competitiveness of companies and sets targets to achieve the most efficient results. In this blog post, we will discuss the definition of business efficiency, its […]
Continuous improvement and operational excellence are often confused. One wonders whether they are the same thing. Although continuous improvement and operational excellence are similar, they are not the same thing. Continuous improvement is making small, incremental improvements to business processes, products or services to reduce costs, eliminate waste, improve quality and maximize human potential. Its […]
In order for a company to gain and maintain a competitive advantage, it needs to be customer-oriented. This is why many businesses today are turning to applying Lean thinking to their business processes. The lean journey of businesses starts with defining value, that is, defining what customers are willing to pay for. In Lean thinking, […]
Evaluating employee performance is an important step for businesses to achieve continuity and continuous success. This process, carried out by human resources, helps to increase the percentage of many positive criteria such as performance improvement, employee motivation and business success. Performance measurement may differ for different positions and business types. However, there are common and […]
Kaizen means “continuous change for the better” in Japanese. In this philosophy, which is applied to increase the efficiency of businesses and provide competitive advantage, employee participation is of great importance. Employees are at the center of the Kaizen process and their active participation directly affects the success of improvement efforts. In this blog post, […]
