Gemba Insights

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Our Power, Our Planet: Manufacturing’s Responsibility on Earth Day 2025

Sustainable manufacturing on Earth Day 2025 is more than a slogan. It’s a practical challenge… Read more »

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Molten steel pouring from a blast furnace inside a UK industrial plant

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What the British Steel Crisis Tells Us About the Cost of Manufacturing Instability

When the UK government recalled Parliament during Easter recess to pass emergency legislation, it was… Read more »

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Top 5 common causes of downtime and how OEE software can help

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Top 5 Common Causes of Downtime, and How OEE Software Can Help

Downtime is one of the biggest challenges in manufacturing. It can lead to lost productivity,… Read more »

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Simple ways to improve machine uptime with OEE monitoring

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Simple Ways to Improve Machine Uptime with OEE Monitoring

Machine uptime is critical in manufacturing. Every minute of downtime means lost production, increased costs… Read more »

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How to use OEE metrics to boost equipment performance on the shop floor

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How to Use OEE Metrics to Boost Equipment Performance on the Shop Floor

OEE metrics for equipment performance offer a practical way to increase output, minimise downtime, and… Read more »

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How OEE Software Enhances Your Role as a Continuous Improvement Engineer

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, your job is to boost efficiency, reduce waste and drive… Read more »

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Love Your Pet Day! – Quality Control in Pet Food Manufacturing

It’s Love Your Pet Day! While pet owners celebrate with treats and extra attention, manufacturers… Read more »

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Navigating the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) with Gemba Compliance

The EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) takes effect on 13th December 2024. It represents… Read more »

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Autumn Budget

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Budget 2024 Summary: Key Points from Rachel Reeves’s Speech – Implications for UK Manufacturing

The Autumn Budget UK Manufacturing implications are crucial to understand, as the sector faces significant… Read more »

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Could Your Production Goals Be Doing More Harm Than Good?

Setting ambitious production goals is often seen as a way to achieve a UK manufacturing… Read more »

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UK Manufacturing: Preparing for the Next Leap Forward

Recent analysis of the UK manufacturing sector highlights a slow recovery, with growth still on… Read more »

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Can This One Simple Change Make Manufacturing More Sustainable? The Results Will Shock You

In the manufacturing industry, where every small inefficiency can lead to significant waste, it’s easy… Read more »

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Effective Operations

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Unlock the Secret to Boosting Productivity: The KPI Everyone Overlooks

When it comes to running a smooth operation, especially in environments that aren’t fully automated,… Read more »

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Gemba Lean

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Why Every Manufacturing Manager Needs Gemba Lean

Let’s face it, managing a manufacturing floor is no small feat. Between ensuring data accuracy,… Read more »

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How our workshops drive continuous improvement in manufacturing

Our services team is dedicated to empowering organisations. They spend a lot of their time… Read more »

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Benefits of digitalisation in manufacturing

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Do the benefits of digitalisation in manufacturing outweigh the challenges?

Many companies have implemented a digital business strategy with the goal of improving their operational… Read more »

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Environmental-KPIs

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How leveraging data can drive energy efficiency

Who doesn’t want to make their life easier? Especially if it also has the added… Read more »

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