With the 20 Keys implementation of safe and efficiently organised workplaces, the control and organisation of stores (like materials used in the production process, machine parts and consumables) are very important as it impacts on safety, efficient working, cost saving and ensuring a smooth flow of production. The mat
ODI’s Johan Benadie recently did a SGA (small group activity) with the Creditors Team at Grain Field Chickens Head Office. ODI’s Johan Benadie recently did a SGA (small group activity) with the Creditors Team at Grain Field Chickens Head Office – the current procedure for processing creditor invoices, by following the
ODI’s Johan Benadie is doing a small group activity at Goldi Primary Processing Plant in Standerton. The production team is responsible for packing a specific mix and quantity of a product on a production line. The challenge is to consistently pack the right quantity and mix into bags (48 pieces per bag) and cases (6 b
Johan Benadie of ODI and Landi vd Merwe, Continuous Improvement Manager at VKB Agri Processors, kicked off the 20 Keys implementation at Triple V Feeds, Vrede with a planning workshop.
Implementation of model workplaces is an effective way in which to energise implementation of the 20 Keys system and to bring about quick and visible change. Such a model workplace must satisfy four requirements and these requirements are audited by a team of people which must include an ODI consultant, and if achieved
Saw a good example today of the CAPDo cycle in action. Recently I did a 20 Keys progress review at Wispeco Profiles Department. It is quite a large workplace with five 5 extrusion press lines. Richard Muller and his team took the action list and meticulously scrutinised and implemented each action point. Review (Check)
There is always a way to innovate yet there are many myths surrounding innovations and ideas for operations improvement in organisations. The 6th and last myth in our series of Myths vs Reality is: “An informal approach for getting ideas for improvement works best, with managers promoting big ideas, because small ones
There are many myths surrounding innovations and ideas for operations improvement in organisations. One of those myths is: The best way in which to encourage ideas is to offer rewards based on the value of such ideas. The reality is that most companies that offer rewards for ideas get into big trouble. A system where a