Operational excellence is a topic close to the heart of GFC that forms part of the VKB group. Investing in their employees and focusing on continuous improvement at all levels, are but a few of many of their core values that support VKB’s vision.
In order for continuous improvement to be effective, it has to be implemented consistently throughout an organisation, so it becomes the way a company operates at all times.
The enthusiasm at County Fair Muldersvlei Farms to make the work environment more productive and organised, was tangible. The project was driven by Chantel Williams and formed part of her Key 1 E-Learning programme.
The Skills Programmes offered by ODI have been carefully selected to ensure maximum benefits. This selection of Skills Programmes is based on many years of experience, gained in the environment of Operations Excellence, and has proven to energise the workplace, and to set the foundation for quicker gains.
Our Supervision for Energised Work Teams programme has been offered since 1989. With the introduction of accredited learning, ODI leaped at the opportunity to give people who do all this hard work credits, and an actual qualification (National Certificate: Generic Management – Supervisory NQF3).
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
Those who work for De Beers, Venetia mine, are encouraged to acquire the skills they need to advance De Beers’ business and make a positive difference to their lives and their communities. De Beers invest in their people’s personal development, skills and capabilities and provide a safe and supportive work environment.