Operations Management in Service Departments
Operations management in service departments is fundamentally about overseeing, designing, and refining the processes that deliver services to customers. It focuses on ensuring these services are delivered efficiently, effectively, and in alignment with the organization’s strategic goals. Core Aspects of Operations Management in Services Challenges Unique to Service Operations Management Conclusion Operations management in service […]
Lean Office Waste – Muda #5: Transportation Excess
This article is Part 5 of the “How to See Waste: the 7+1 Muda – Office edition” on the Zerwaste blog. In this post, I will explore the fifth of the eight wastes of Lean: Transportation Excess Welcome back to my Lean Six Sigma Journey! In the past weeks, I have introduced the concept of […]
Lean Office Waste – Muda #2: Overproduction
This article is Part 3 of the “How to See Waste: the 7+1 Muda – Office edition” on the Zerwaste blog. In this post, I will explore the second of the eight wastes of Lean: Muda of Overproduction. Welcome back to my Lean Six Sigma Journey! In the past weeks, I have introduced the concept […]
Lean: The methodology that combines Epictetus’ art of the essential and Seneca’s art of living simply
“Lean: The methodology that combines Epictetus’ art of the essential and Seneca’s art of living simply” “Do more with less” is at the heart of the Lean philosophy. This methodology, developed in the 1950s by Toyota, aims to maximize efficiency by eliminating waste and constantly improving processes. By adopting a Lean approach, companies can truly […]
Lean Waves a clever way to fund your Sustainable Development Goals.
As companies strive to become more sustainable and make a positive impact on the world, they often face the challenge of finding the resources necessary to fund and accelerate their transition. One solution to this problem is the implementation of lean waves, which are 3-4 month projects focused on improving efficiency and removing waste in […]
Lean Manufacturing Waste – Muda #1: Defects
This article is part 2 of the “How to See Waste: the 7+1 Muda – Manufacturing edition” on the Zerwaste blog. In this post, we will explore the first of the eight wastes of Lean: Defects. Welcome back to the Lean Six Sigma Journey. Previously, we had presented the concepts of Lean wastes within the […]
How lean tools, such as the Value Stream Mapping, can be used to reduce waste in linear processes and optimise circular systems?
More and more companies are asking how to integrate circular economy in their processes and at Zerwaste, we are convinced that Lean Manufacturing and Value Stream Mapping could be of great help to start this journey. This article aims to demonstrate how the lean tool, Value Stream Mapping can be used to identify and reduce […]
Lean Office Waste – Muda #3: Waiting
This article is Part 4 of the “How to See Waste: the 7+1 Muda – Office edition” on the Zerwaste blog. In this post, I will explore the third of the eight wastes of Lean: Waiting Welcome back to my Lean Six Sigma Journey! In the past weeks, I have introduced the concept of Lean […]
Lean Office Waste – Muda #1: Defects
This article is Part 2 of the “How to See Waste: the 7+1 Muda – Office edition” on the Zerwaste blog. In this post, I will explore the first of the eight wastes of Lean: Defects. Welcome back to my Lean Six Sigma Journey! In the past weeks, I have introduced the concept of Lean […]
Lean Office Waste – Muda #7: Motion Excess
This article is Part 8 of the “How to See Waste: the 7+1 Muda – Office edition” on the Zerwaste blog. In this post, I will explore the seventh of the eight wastes of Lean: Motion Excess Welcome back to my Lean Six Sigma Journey! In the past weeks, I have introduced the concept of […]