Relationship Between Culture & Continuous Improvement
When you’re attempting to make any meaningful progress with any type of continuous improvement, having a good culture is essential. Without this foundation, any efforts you make will often falter and fall short. Continuous improvement thrives in a culture where people can openly discuss how they feel, and share their thoughts when things don’t go to plan. This environment emphasises
Women in Manufacturing: The Looming Skills Gap
The manufacturing sector is facing a significant challenge: a looming skills gap. As technological advancements and new strategies redefine the industry, the demand for highly skilled workers has never been more crucial. However, with an estimated shortfall of two million workers in the U.S. alone by 2025, manufacturers must look beyond traditional talent pools and one of the most significant
Six Sigma: Everything You Need To Know
Six Sigma is a data-focused methodology that identifies and aims to eliminate defects and reduce process variation. Equipping organisations with the tools required to take control over their processes.
Support Is Just As Important As Education
We’ve previously spoken about our MSc in Manufacturing Leadership – from how it’s accredited by Lancaster University, to the key details, to how it’s benefitted delegates. But we’ve not yet homed on the support provided by our Senior Programmes Executive, Anita Kaur.So, we thought we’d ask Anita to talk about the support offered on the MSc, particularly in relation to
Shingo Principles: Help Prevent Organisational Burnout
The term burnout was coined in the 1970s by the American psychologist Herbert Freudenberger to describe the consequences of severe stress. Today, burnout seems to have become a mass phenomenon that affects people in all professions. It is also one of the most widely discussed mental health problems of our time. A recent report from global recruiting giant Indeed found that