Standard work gives you the best known way of doing a job today, while the CAPDO cycle ensures that the ‘best way’ keeps getting better tomorrow.
I once paid a plumber to move a geyser. The problem didn’t go away. I had jumped straight to a solution without understanding the problem. This is the story of how the CAPDo Cycle and an honest conversation with AI, eventually found the real answer.
The article explains how Industry 4.0 and AI are transforming lean manufacturing, especially through ODI’s 20 Keys system in South Africa. It highlights AI’s role in improving key areas, supported by case studies and business benefits.
Optimising production processes can make or break a company’s success in the fast-paced manufacturing world. At Verigreen, a weeklong intervention combining Value Stream Mapping (VSM) with 20 Keys benchmarking proved to be a game-changer.
Recently the ODI team got together for a Strategic Workshop. Our focus was Key 2 of the 20 Keys Management System – Goal Alignment.
In World-Class companies, 80% of employees are engaged in solving problems. This allows for early detection of problems, which in return leads to quick responses and mitigating the impact of these issues.
This article delves into the calculation of AI-inspired Overall Equipment Effectiveness and its significance for modern factories.
First-line Managers have the most important role in the business, as they can switch on and switch off productivity on the shop floor.