Sustainability
Why lean six sigma is poised for a comeback in 2023
January 24 by Elizabeth MixsonLean six sigma may no longer dominates the headlines, but it remains one of the most potent tools for achieving operational excellence
Six unwritten rules to create sustainable profitability
June 17 by Fred StawitzProfitability today doesn't always mean profitability tomorrow (think of Enron). What can business leaders do to keep an organization healthy quarter after quarter? Fred Stawitz maps out the journey f...
Operational Excellence Climbing up the Corporate Agenda
November 09 by Jason McGee-AbeBusinesses are increasingly aligning their strategy with Operational Excellence (OpEx) to drive sustainable, enterprise-wide transformation like never before. Statistics from the PEX Network Bienn...
The Future of Operational Excellence
October 21 by Process Excellence Network EditorMaking the ‘human system’ the focal point of transformation efforts unleashes extraordinary, tangible results.Focusing on the human system (the organization culture) not only leads to a business impac...
Achieving Operational Excellence in Unconventional Oil & Gas
October 19 by Process Excellence Network EditorThe recent slump in oil prices has affected the oil and gas industry from the South China Sea to Gulf of Mexico, squeezing operating budgets and assets alike. One huge potential growth area in the oil...
Roadmap to Transform your Business and Sustain a Competitive Edge
October 13 by Process Excellence Network EditorTo succeed in today’s fierce business climate, Analytics Maturity can deliver the edge you need to sustain competitive advantage. It’s a journey for every organization – you must understand past behav...
The One Secret to Successful Lean Six Sigma
October 07 by Manoj PatelMany of my clients and colleagues are forever asking the question: "How do we assure sustainability for a Lean Six Sigma project?" This is by far the most difficult part to achieve and it is all about...
SPECIAL REPORT: Aligning Strategy with OpEx to Drive Sustainable, Enterprise-wide Transformation
September 24 by Process Excellence Network EditorThe new strategic PEX landscape is on your doorstep. Are you ready to step over the threshold and drive enterprise-wide transformation? This year’s Biennial State of the Industry Report...
[Video] Benchmarking OpEx Best Practice in Manufacturing
August 12 by Process Excellence Network EditorThis PEX Week session by Rick Hepp, Executive Director, Operational Excellence, Global Manufacturing & Supply, at Bristol-Myers Squibb, looks at how to reach an industry benchmark in manufacturing...
Seven Questions Leaders Should Ask Before Starting Process Improvement
May 16 by Phil BrownHistory tells us that for sustained continuous improvement it's the long term strategies that keep delivering, writes Phil Brown, Business Excellence Manager at Pattonair. So don’t even think...
GKN’s Global Lean & Green Project
April 21 by Andrea PampanelliMany sustainability practices have tried to reform manufacturing practices. A new Kaizen model based on Lean & Green principles demonstrates the case for a new and innovative approach to the develop...
Lean and Green Initiative at GKN
April 21 by Process Excellence NetworkCan existing manufacturing practices be adapted to support sustainable business? That's the question that Andrea Pampanelli, Driveline CI Leaders and Environmental Specialist at GKN, is seeking to a...