Image source “Hoshin Kanri” is the Toyota terminology for Strategy Deployment or Policy Deployment process to set and deploy the critical few high-level objectives throughout the organization. There are many businesses that either have a big list of important things to work on or a constantly changing list of important priorities. These lists are always […]
Cartoon art by Royston Robertson via source As we know, performing Root Cause Analysis on problems or opportunities within your business is one of the key methods to providing continuous improvement. An effective root cause analysis process can improve business outcomes significantly. Why is it then that few businesses have a functioning root cause analysis […]
Image via BHB Billiton Our State of Market Report provides you with a summary of the common challenges faced by businesses serving the Mining, Oil and Gas Sector. Based on the 63 Steel Efficiency Reviews completed on businesses serving the Mining, Oil and Gas Sector in Australia, we have identified key areas for improvement […]
Since 1964, Tuza Horse Floats has grown its business by the quality and workmanship of its products. Designed and engineered for strength and durability, the company builds up to 200 customised horse floats annually, including heavy-duty gooseneck floats and floats of any size and capacity. “Our relationship with BlueScope Distribution is a very good one […]
Accurate product identification is critical within the steel manufacturing and fabrication industry. Inefficient systems used for the identification, tracking and tracing of products can cause significant costs to businesses in downtime, overtime and wastage. We have found the accuracy required to trace, mark, code and identify products for our customers is critical to their operations. […]
We all understand the meaning of the saying above, yet we must all suffer a little insanity as day after day we repeat the same procedures or make the same decisions and then wonder why nothing has improved. In many cases we make a promise to ourselves to make a change but never follow through, […]
Image courtesy of Locker Group – Project: John Curtin College | Architect: JCY Architects | Product: Perforated Metal Established in 1956, Locker Group has several manufacturing facilities throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Locker Group’s extensive product range services a broad market in safety-critical areas such as mining, gas and a number of other industrial […]
Image source Do you know the cost of downtime for your business? Our latest research from the hundreds of SER® consultations conducted tells us that many of our customers are not investing in up-skilling due to their reduced work force and tight production schedules. This places greater pressure on maximising the skill set and capability […]
Image source The hunt is always on for ways to improve efficiencies while at the same time keeping operating costs under control. Across the steel manufacturing and fabrication industry, training is being embraced as a way to engage employees and improve performance. Through careful selection and implementation of a training program linked to the company’s […]