Lean manufacturing and indeed lean thinking is all about the elimination of customer non-value added activities that inhibit continuous flow, fast throughputs, short changeovers and improved levels of service within any organisation. The overall aim is to link the customer and what he or she values back through the upstream processes of production, from raw material to Finished Goods and order to delivery.

smartbrother.org can provide a unique Rapid Deployment approach for companies needing radical change in order to catch up with demands or competitors. Our methodology will help you drive concept through to implementation and will guide you on the journey to World Class.

We have an excellent working knowledge of the key concepts such as Value Chain Mapping, Set-up reduction (SMED), Cellular manufacturing, Project management, Integrated Product Teams (IPT's), Just-in-time (kanbans), Visual Factory, Layout designs for logistics and manufacturing architectures, Production Planning and Control, Work Standardisation (Takt Time Analysis), Lean Key Performance Indicators, Culture change requirements, Problem Solving tools and Teamwork.

Supply Chain Management

The supply chain is an end-to-end process from your suppliers to your customers and market channels and back. Its five major components - plan, buy, make, move, and sell - are integrated by operational strategies and enabled by information technologies.

With our expertise in Supply Chain, combined with a genuine business understanding, we can truly appreciate your requirements and constraints, and can help you through the process of identifying, implementing and delivering the right solution for your business. By keeping in touch with the latest leading edge concepts and technologies we ensure that we deliver a long term solution, which will not only meet your current business needs, but also your future requirements.

Training and Development

Training and development of people at all levels in an organisation is essential for the longevity and overall development of the organisation. Processes and technology will only bring the expected benefits when supported by a well trained and competent workforce.

smartbrother.org offer a variety of courses covering not only techniques and tools for manufacturing and supply chain, but also the often underrated soft skills such as management techniques, people development and team working.

Our trainers are seasoned players in their fields and draw on their vast practical experience and academic background to provide students with up-to-date tools and techniques.

Our courses will be customised to suit your specific needs ensuring that the course material is relevant to your students. We deliver training as part of improvement programmes or as stand-alone modules depending on your requirements.

In addition to our group training we also offer 1-2-1 coaching. This is an extremely cost effective way of developing key people in the organisation as this approach ensures identification of specific goals and provision of the tools and techniques required to reach those goals.

Business Process Improvement

Wasteful, outdated or inadequate processes are one of the root causes of business inefficiency. Lack of understanding and awareness of existing processes are other contributing factors.

smartbrother.org offers a pragmatic approach to business process improvement which recognises that management wants to see results. We can help you to establish a clear picture of your current processes and then work with you to design improved processes where necessary.

We promote a keep-it-simple approach and involve people at all levels of your organisation throughout the improvement process.

Project Management

Changing or transforming your business only delivers the intended benefits if the process is managed from beginning to end. Too many initiatives fail because they are badly thought through and poorly managed.

smartbrother.org can support your project management requirements either by providing experienced project managers or by supporting your own project managers throughout the lifetime of your change projects.

Projects managed by or supported by smartbrother.org will benefit from the rigours of proven project management techniques that are simple yet effective and which require no investment in dedicated project management software.

Interim Management

An Interim Manager is defined as a mature, professional manager, who is well qualified by relevant practical experience to fill a gap in permanent staffing or to project manage change within a limited time frame.
 
smartbrother.org can help companies overcome a resource issue by providing expertise in interim management, project management and change management. We have a substantial network of qualified Interim managers and contacts to help you overcome your shortfall or help you fulfil your opportunity.

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