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Sustaining Improvements: The Power of a Lean Management System Software

TGG
5.19.2023

In today’s fast-paced world, sustaining improvements is paramount. With a unified software system, businesses gain the ability to effortlessly track and measure progress. From streamlining processes to optimizing workflows, this cohesive approach empowers organizations to make data-driven decisions, foster innovation, and achieve long lasting success. Harness the power of a single system and unlock your company’s full potential to sustain the waves of the economy.

What makes sustainability difficult?

Hiring new managers & employees
Changes in customer needs
New competitors in your marketplace
New software & new equipment

All of these ‘changes’ in our management systems make sustainability of results difficult. One solution? Lean management software that allows you to complete *simple audits that keep your organization on track and making money.

Compass is a suite of tools that allow measurement, standardization, governance, audits, and learning to occur within a Lean Management System that is customized to your business. You select the tools that you need and allow Compass to do the rest.

Let us help you make the improvements stick.

https://www.guthriegroup.com/software/compass/

LSW Software

TGG
5.16.2023

In today’s digital age, software has become an indispensable tool for improving productivity and efficiency. With the right software, individuals and organizations can automate repetitive tasks, collaborate in real-time, and analyze data to make better decisions. From project management to customer relationship management, there are software solutions for almost every task imaginable. By leveraging software, individuals and organizations can save time, reduce errors, and improve their overall performance. The key is to choose software that is user-friendly, reliable, and tailored to the specific needs of the user.

One of our proprietary software solutions is our very own TggLSW. TggLSW is a web-based software that integrates directly with Microsoft Outlook and allows you to build strategic alignment through defined roles and responsibilities.

Our process in 5 steps:

Build Strategic Alignment
Build Local LSW Outlook Calendars
Assign and Download Tasks into Outlook
Analyze Each Category Using Data from Outlook
Plan-Do-Check-Adjust… Make Improvements

Call us today to get a FREE demo on this software and to learn more what it could do for your business!

Do you have inventory challenges?

TGG
4.18.2023

Do you ask yourself:

What should I stock? How Much, of each type should I stock? Should I store Finished Goods, Work in Process (WIP) or Raw Materials?

You could benefit from our Runner, Repeater, Stranger Event

These were the questions posed to a manufacturing company during a recent Runner, Repeater, Stranger Inventory Analysis engagement.

The objectives of this engagement:

Have enough inventory to ship, consistently, to Customers.
Improve transparency of data and accuracy of information
Build more trust in the process and create a system they can all utilize.
Increase profitability.
More independence from factory orders

During the analysis tgg and the company:

Reviewed 18 months of shipped volume.
Corrected misidentified ‘strangers’ and modified the data.
Computed RRS classifications and Kanban min/max classifications.
Initiated initial stock order.

By the end of this four-week engagement the company had:

1+ week lead time (down from 4+ weeks)
45% Inventory reduction ($ and SKU’s)
75% Inventory accuracy (up from 25%)
Lean overview training
Increased refresh rates for both inventory & spare parts from every 24 hours to every hour
Reviewed info inventory codes.
Reviewed current ways to check inventory.

Graphs and Report Outs

The below graphs represent the data from the analysis. This side-by-side comparison for each type (Runner, Repeater, Stranger) shows weekly shipped orders on the left with the coefficient of variation on the right.

Doing More with Less

TGG
2.24.2023

Technology can be invaluable for businesses looking to reduce labor costs and save time. By streamlining processes and automating repetitive tasks, businesses can save money and increase efficiency. In this blog, we will explore some of the ways that technology can be used to reduce labor costs and save time in businesses.

One great way to reduce labor costs is to invest in automation. Automation can aid businesses in reducing costs associated with hiring and training new employees, as well as reducing or even eliminating the need for repetitive and time-consuming manual tasks. Automation can also help improve the accuracy of tasks and reduce the amount of time required to complete them.

Automation: https://www.guthriegroup.com/consulting/develop-your-enterprise/transactional-consulting/pc-process-mapping/

Another way to reduce labor costs and save time is to use cloud-based services. By hosting applications and data in the cloud, businesses can reduce the need for expensive hardware and IT staff while improving the speed and accuracy of their operations. Additionally, cloud-based services can be easily scaled up or down as needed, allowing businesses to quickly adjust to changes in their environment.

Cloud based services: Put your Lean transformation data with tgg. https://www.guthriegroup.com/software/compass/

Finally, businesses can save time and reduce labor costs by investing in analytics. There are very little problems that we cannot solve with RCFA.  Whether the problems are operational, capacity, or financial, we can aggressively move your team to smooth uninterrupted flow.

TGG will work with you and your team through the following steps:

1 – Develop problem statement
2 – Scope the problem
3 – Set the Target
4 – Identify root causes (Get data!)
5 – Identify solutions
6 – Implement solutions
7 – Evaluate the solution
8 – Standardize the solution

This tool requires data analysis capabilities and moves us deeper into numerous tools within Lean Six Sigma.

By collecting, storing, and analyzing data, businesses gain insight into their operations, allowing them to make better decisions and improve process efficiency. Analytics also help businesses identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings, as well as areas where additional staff or resources may be needed.

Analytics: https://www.guthriegroup.com/consulting/develop-your-enterprise/transactional-consulting/root-cause-analysis-transactional/

In summary, there are several ways that businesses can use technology to reduce labor costs and save time. By investing in automation, cloud-based services, and analytics, businesses can save money and increase efficiency. TGG’s tools allow you to identify root cause of excessive email. How much time do you spend each day processing email? Submit your problem statement today!

How problem solving and teamwork can increase safety and productivity within a business

TGG
2.2.2023

Structured problem-solving, teamwork and increased productivity are the foundational elements of any successful business. At TGG, we understand the importance of these concepts and strive to help our clients achieve the highest levels of success. In this blog, we will discuss how implementing effective problem-solving and teamwork strategies can aid businesses in increasing their overall productivity.

Structured problem-solving begins with identifying the root cause(s) of the issue before attempting to develop a solution. By taking the time to fully evaluate the problem and determine the root cause(s), businesses can avoid costly mistakes and focus their efforts on finding the most effective resolution. Additionally, implementing teamwork strategies can help businesses to effectively collaborate, increase their overall safety, and implement the best solutions. Teamwork allows for the sharing of ideas and perspectives, which can lead to creative solutions that wouldn’t have been identified by working solo.

Once the root cause(s) have been documented and a solution identified, it is important to quickly implement the new processes and update the documentation. This ensures that the issue is resolved in a timely manner and productivity is unhindered. Additionally, it is important to measure the solution’s success to ensure it is working. This can be accomplished by tracking metrics. Those might include but are not limited to employee morale, customer satisfaction, and employee productivity. By tracking these metrics, businesses can make adjustments and ensure that problem-solving and teamwork strategies are effective.

At TGG, we understand the importance of structured problem-solving and teamwork, and how they can empower businesses to become more productive. We strive to help our clients implement effective solutions to meet or exceed their goals and achieve success.

Define your Problem Statement.

The first step towards breaking your organizational log jams is identifying and verbalizing the challenge you're facing. What are you trying to solve? This simple Problem Statement exercise can have profound implications for your team. It helps you define the issue and gives TGG some sense of where the soft spots could be in your Order to Cash process. We invite you to take a few moments to fill out this form. A TGG consultant will contact you shortly to discuss your Problem Statement and provide some insight on how we may be able to help.