Using StreamLiner to make your 5S programme effective
5S is a commonly used improvement method. However, its effectiveness in many businesses has much to be desired. I personally like 5S very much. It is simple, it is quick to
Using StreamLiner to improve your business processes
There are numerous practical and easy to use methods to improve business processes, some might say that there are too many! For many of us, choosing the right mix for
Using Google Drive with StreamLiner
Collaborating with colleagues is always an important factor in successful working nowadays. Robert and I have been sharing an Access database for a little while now and have realised that
Making change happen – the StreamLiner way!
There is a basic improvement approach that underpins how the StreamLiner software works, and it is the same approach that every successful 'change agent' uses. The approach is this: Observe a
Improving a process requires facts
How many times have you been in a meeting where serious business process improvements have been discussed? How many times have those meetings been lacking any real substance? Improving a
Get real about your processes… if you really want to improve
Many times when I speak to a business for the first time I have to get past their mask. The mask I am referring to is the perfect business process
Evaluating Continuous Improvement Options
Continuous Improvement. It's a phrase that every business talks about. It is heralded as being the way forward for all businesses, especially when it actively engages our staff as we
Driving out waste from business processes
The term 'waste walk' has been around for decades and is still a really useful tool in any business' quest to drive out wasteful activities and engage staff. Right in
Does your business feel slow and unresponsive? Perhaps it’s time to eliminate the delays…
If you’re familiar with the concept of the 7 wastes you might recognise the waste of ‘delays’ in the title. For many businesses delays are such a significant factor affecting their speed