SSDSI Blog Archives

Huddle Boards: Improve Team Collaboration & Efficiency

Huddle boards are visual tools designed to facilitate team communication, collaboration and task tracking. Each column corresponds with different work stages or stages within projects and task cards can move through them as necessary. Huddle boards have quickly become...

Business Process Reengineering (BPR): Radical Redesign for Efficiency

Business Process Reengineering (BPR) is an indispensable way for organizations to boost efficiency and stay competitive in today’s market. BPR involves restructuring processes to achieve significant improvements that align with an organization’s strategy;...

Value Engineering: Maximize Value & Minimize Cost

Value Engineering (VE) is a management technique focused on finding an optimal balance between cost, reliability, and performance in products, projects, processes, or services. Value Engineering can be an invaluable asset when used for problem-solving; its goal is to...

Andon System in Lean Manufacturing: Real-Time Problem Alerts

Andon is a term derived from the Japanese word for “paper lantern.” When applied to manufacturing, an Andon system provides visual and auditory feedback regarding the status of production lines, signalling when assistance may be needed and providing...

Visual Management: Definitions, Tools & Examples for Efficiency

Visual management transforms how organizations function by condensing complex data into visual cues that everyone can understand. By making information visible and accessible, companies can improve communication, streamline processes, and drive continuous improvement....

Cycle Time Reduction: Strategies to Boost Efficiency

Cycle Time Reduction (CTR) is a strategic approach to improving business efficiency and profitability. It goes beyond traditional cost-cutting methods by focusing on reducing the time required to complete tasks. This method not only cuts costs but also enhances a...