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Gloves and Goggles Vs Data and Dashboards
A bet is a bet! Back in September James Leek and I became the first (and only) Industry 4.0 Assessors in New Zealand. Around the same time we had a good old-fashioned wager to
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Five Tips for Encouraging Self-Motivation (What to do with an employee nicknamed “Sleepy”)
Employers are starting to catch on to the research that shows that having a predominantly engaged workforce can...
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Unlock your Supply Chain – Value Stream Mapping
Stuck building a future state supply chain? Try using Value Stream Mapping to build engagement and alignment first. When I was a supply chain manager it was sometimes difficult to articulate to my colleagues...
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The Reality of Redundancy — What employers and employees need to consider
Redundancy is a word that strikes fear into the heart of employers and employees alike. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 crisis has made it an all too common reality for thousands of
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Covid 19 Manufacturing – things Toyota would do in your process – part 2
Welcome to the second blog in this current series aimed at rapid de-bottlenecking of manufacturing processes disrupted by the Covid 19 landscape. If you missed the first blog , read it here.
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Covid 19 Manufacturing – things Toyota would do in your processes
We’ve read the headlines of established manufacturers and even Formula 1 teams rapidly adapting their manufacturing processes to produce essential products. This type of response really shines a light on...
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Calling all Manufacturers: Switch Production – Save lives
These are unprecedented times that call for urgent and innovative solutions. As I read about the UK government’s plea to manufacturers to switch production to urgently needed ventilators, I wondered...
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Make New Zealand Great
There’s a growing recognition amongst economists and industry leaders that the off-shore manufacturing model has peaked and is in decline. A new generation of consumers wants customised products with shorter lead times and they’re also more...
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