When we previously spoke about performance management traps, we didn’t discuss looking backwards, even though many in the industry would say it’s one for the list. Why? Because we personally think that looking backwards can be a very positive thing, provided it’s done in the correct manner. Interested in learning more? Join us as we… Read more

In case you missed it, we recently explored all things Six Sigma, including what it is and how it can benefit your business. But that brings us to the question: how exactly can you put it into practice? Here, The Manufacturing Institute’s Six Sigma Practitioner, Eunice Cinnamon, highlights  how Six Sigma works in the real… Read more

Curious about our MSc in Manufacturing Leadership? You probably already know that it’s accredited by Lancaster University Management School, one of the UK’s leading universities and world’s best business institutions. But what about prerequisites, company benefits, and advantages to the individual? Read on to have your questions answered and discover everything you need to know… Read more

What exactly is Six Sigma? How can it benefit you? And what’s the DMAIC implementation process? While many are aware that Six Sigma is a fantastic manufacturing performance tool, the mechanics behind it remain largely unknown. So we’re here to take you through everything you need to know about the method, and highlight the different… Read more

David Rimmer, Central Engineering Manager at Warburtons, was a delegate on one of the first cohorts of our Manufacturing Leadership MSc. A decade on, and he’s still benefitting from the knowledge, skills and experience he gained throughout the course. From real-world applications to an impressive array of people, here David explains exactly why the programme… Read more

When it comes to any type of improvement, a good culture is crucial. After all, your efforts won’t get you very far if your overall business environment isn’t right. Continuous improvement flourishes in a culture where people can openly discuss how they feel and share their thoughts when things don’t work out as planned. In… Read more

For a business to be successful, it must never stop improving. Yet such continuous improvement is far from easy – in fact, 95% of lean implementations fail to sustain. This is something our Leadership and Enterprise Excellence Coach, George Donaldson, has experienced first hand. Here, he provides an overview of how the Shingo Model helps… Read more

Believe it or not, problem-solving is a problem in itself. Manufacturers have a habit of making it far more complex than it needs to be – and that’s why most have many problems, rather than just a few. But this doesn’t have to be the case. Problem-solving can be tackled head-on. Here, The Manufacturing Institute’s… Read more

Just 11% of UK employees feel engaged at work. This includes those currently working for businesses with dedicated performance management systems. So, what’s the issue? The most likely cause is that managers and leaders have fallen into one or two common performance management traps. In this article, The Manufacturing Institute’s Leadership and Enterprise Excellence Coach,… Read more

‘Keep it simple’. ‘Less is more’. These phrases are often uttered in businesses, but it’s quite rare that they’re followed. In fact, reality shows we don’t value simplicity – instead, we appear to hold complexity in much higher regard. This is despite the fact that a 2019 Deloitte Insights survey revealed that 81% of leaders… Read more