Did you know that most companies start off very well with their 5S implementations, but a small percentage sustain the improvements over time? The 5S is a process for: improving safety, workplace organisation, cleaning, efficient working and workflow in the workplace. It is simple to implement, but it is challenging to
In business, as in life in general, there are so many times where we can become stuck in place, simply spinning our wheels and making no progress forward. Not only does this stop growth, it leads directly to complacency. One of the easiest and most effective ways to avoid this is with the help of mentors. A mentor is s
De Beers is a member of the Anglo American plc group. Established in 1888, De Beers is the world’s leading diamond company with unrivalled expertise in the exploration, mining and marketing of diamonds. Together with its joint venture partners, De Beers employs more than 23,000 people (directly and as contractors) acro
Wispeco Aluminium is the largest aluminium extruder in Africa and geared to manufacture and supply aluminium profiles for industrial and architectural applications. Celebrating a milestone achievement of being in business since 1920, Wispeco is also the leading aluminium extrusion company in South Africa and offers a o
Did you know that up to 85% of machine, product, quality, and service-related problems are caused by Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) not being followed? In Key 11 of the 20 Keys Operations Management System, the SOP is defined as “the current best method for producing products and services at consistent quality (Q
Did you know that in Key 9 of the 20 Keys Operations Management System (maintaining machines and equipment), reference is made to the ”3 Evils of Maintenance”? Research indicates that up to 60% of machine/equipment related problems which affect its availability, performance and quality of product produced, may be due t
From all of us at ODI – well done to Theo van Strijp (MD Grain Field Chickens), Landi van der Merwe, Rene van der Westhuizen (20 Keys facilitators) and the rest of the Grain Field Chickens team, for winning the prestigious SAIIE’s best Industrial Engineering work conducted, Award! The SAIIE Award for Best Industrial En
Gold Fields Limited is one of the world’s largest gold mining firms. Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, the company is listed on both the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The firm was formed in 1998 with the amalgamation of the gold assets of G