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How to Train New Employees for Safety, Productivity, and Immediate Value
Bringing new employees into your business is both an opportunity and a challenge. The faster they can get up to speed, the sooner they...

Trevor Durant
Mar 83 min read
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Lean Thinking: Common Pitfalls and Practical Fixes
Lean manufacturing is one of the most effective ways to boost efficiency, reduce waste, and drive profitability. Yet, many businesses...

Trevor Durant
Feb 242 min read
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Robots vs. Humans: The Future of Manufacturing Efficiency
In the ever-evolving world of manufacturing, the topic of automation and the use of robots is a discussion that's gaining significant...

Trevor Durant
Oct 26, 20232 min read
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The True Cost of Poor Productivity and How to Overcome It
In the dynamic world of manufacturing, productivity isn't just a buzzword; it's the lifeblood of any successful operation. We often hear...

Trevor Durant
Oct 12, 20232 min read
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Make Business Easier: How to Get Started with Process Mapping
Process mapping is a technique used to document and analyze the steps involved in a business process. Here are some general steps that...

Trevor Durant
Jan 20, 20231 min read
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Quality, Environment, Safety and Health Compliance
There are many aspects to managing Quality, Environmental, Safety and Health in any business, many of which centre on fulfilling legal...

Trevor Durant
Aug 30, 20222 min read
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The building blocks of a strong team
There are many models which share ideas on how to build a strong, functional and effective team. In my experience, there is one excellent...

Trevor Durant
Jul 8, 20222 min read
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How to supercharge your SIPOC process! 🚀
Hopefully, you are all familiar with the Six Sigma tool, SIPOC. If not, here's a quick recap. A SIPOC sits alongside process mapping as a...

Trevor Durant
Jun 9, 20222 min read
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Why you might need a consultant...
I remember a famous quote by Ken Morrison regarding consultants: "If you don’t know how to run your own business, it’s time to give up...

Trevor Durant
May 16, 20222 min read
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The Power of Good Feedback
I remember the first time I received feedback - it was around 24 years ago, and I was working at one of the largest soft drinks companies...

Trevor Durant
Apr 17, 20222 min read
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What is "Consulting" anyway?
There are many types of consultants specialising in various fields - whether that be IT, strategy, HR or Operations to name a few. Your...

Trevor Durant
Mar 31, 20223 min read
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Coaching - a key skill for everyone, not just managers
Prof. John Whitmore (author of "Coaching for Performance") described coaching as "... unlocking a person’s potential to maximise their...

Trevor Durant
Mar 14, 20221 min read
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Measuring the Cost of Poor Quality
Every business should make it their mission to fully understand the costs of quality. More specifically, you should understand the cost of...

Trevor Durant
Mar 11, 20221 min read
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Top 10 Lean Six Sigma Tips
It may be argued that many of these points are straightforward, self-evident and simply common sense. The good news is they are. The...

Trevor Durant
Feb 13, 20224 min read
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What to Look Out For From Your Next Consultant
The relationship between a consultant and a business owner is a vital one. If they can work well together it can spur a firm on to a new...

Trevor Durant
Jan 22, 20227 min read
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