Maximising Productivity

1. Maximising Productivity Introduction • In today’s competitive market, organisations that make the most effective use of their resources (processes, assets, people, energy & inventory) maximise their productivity and profitability. However, there are a number of obstacles on the way in achieving these objectives, each of which will need to be identified, prioritised and then an effective action plan will need to be formulated to eliminate them. • They main obstacles are: - • Operational Waste • Asset related losses • Ineffective supply chain management • Ineffective usage of the people • Ineffective Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • BIC – Business Improvement Consultants, have considerable experience in assisting their • clients to address the above key obstacles, thereby increasing their productivity The Five Improvement Plans: - Maximising Productivity Asset Related Losses Supply Chain Management Increased User Awareness, skill & Ownership Waste Elimination MCRS Implementation Machine Plan Method Plan Measure Plan Manpower Plan Material Plan

2. Long Lead-Times Unplanned Asset Related Stoppages High Inventory Levels Shortages and/or overstocking Poor Labour Productivity Why BIC? BIC is an international leader in applying the appropriate combination of lean manufacturing techniques, aimed at increasing productivity, reducing operating costs, and improving the overall efficiency of operations. BIC’s expertise lies in achieving sustainable productivity improvements and effective change management. Our people have earned a worldwide reputation for the successful introduction and effective implementation of operational improvements in numerous multi-national companies including Heineken, Coca Cola and Unilever (Lipton). To sustain the changes, BIC and the client always work together in cross-functional teams to initiate and drive change throughout the organisation, leading to bottom line benefits. Our Approach The Machine Plan The Machine plan focuses on the improvement of the reliability and capability of the critical assets by minimising the six major losses. Other benefits realised are an increase in capacity, output, flexibility and responsiveness. The Method Plan The Method plan focuses on the identification and elimination of waste, such as: - waiting time, double handling, travelling etc.. Waste elimination is achieved through a combination of simplifying the existing processes and standardising the current work practices. The Measurement Plan The Measurement plan focuses on the design and implementation of an effective Management Control & Reporting System (MCRS). The Manpower Plan The Manpower plan focuses on the capitalisation of the company’s most precious asset, its people. An empowered, well trained and highly motivated workforce can achieve the “impossible”. BIC will facilitate the change management process and the necessary shift in attitude required to initiate and sustain any Continuous Improvement activity The Material Plan The Material plan focuses on the reduction of the inventory levels (raw materials, work in progress and finished goods), increasing stock-turns and data accuracy. Increased visibility and rigorous control will result in better alignment between planning, production, purchasing, outside suppliers and the customers. This leads to lower frequency of stock-outs Poor Productivity BIC – Business Improvement Consultants, Quasar House, 23 Chase Avenue, Walton Park, Milton Keynes MK7 7HG, United Kingdom, info@bic1.co.uk