“All changes, even positive ones, are scary. Attempts to reach goals through radical or revolutionary means often fail because they heighten fear. But the small steps of Kaizen disarm the…
Based on the feedback and requests received after publishing a blog article on systems thinking, I decided to venture into a bit more detail on systems thinking and systems dynamics…
“The problem with the world is that intelligent people are full of doubt, while stupid ones are full of confidence” Charles Bukowski Charles Bukowski’s quotes are often harsh but true.…
“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail” Benjamin Franklin This statement is certainly just as relevant today as it was over 200 years ago. In fact, one…
The challenges and havoc caused by Covid-19 is unprecedented. Covid-19’s effects will be felt by the economy and individuals for many years to come. As a business owner, you are…
“In order to have the best life possible, you have to: know what the best decisions are andhave the courage to make them” Ray Dalio, Principles: Life and Work (2017)…
In today’s world with a tough economy made worse by the Covid-19 pandemic, being an entrepreneur comes with huge challenges - it is certainly not for the faint-hearted. As a…
With everything happening around us and being discussed in the media, we often pause to reflect. One of the discussion points is the huge negative impact that Covid-19 is having…
As a supply chain and business advisor with clients in the SMME sector, I often get asked about business plans. Some of the common questions are: What exactly is a…
George Moen wrote a terrific article on Coca-Cola using AI to generate a Christmas advert (link below). This got me thinking about the impact this would have on organization's supply…
President-elect Donald Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on all products imported from Canada is cause for concern and introspection as its are expected to be significant. Economic and Supply…
Kaizen, a Japanese term meaning "change for good," embodies the philosophy of continuous improvement through incremental changes and taking a step-by-step approach. It includes the development of management training systems…
Continuing from our previous discussion on the importance of distinguishing between the supply chain and value chain, let’s explore how Value Stream Mapping (VSM) can be an effective tool for…
In the current volatile business landscape, created by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s crucial for organizations to have a focused approach to improving productivity and using their resource effectively.
The lockdown levels to help deal with the Covid-19 pandemic have mostly had negative impacts on the South African small and medium sized businesses. Business owners state that the lockdown…
In the quest for sustainable and profitable business, individuals have to make continuous incremental improvements. The aim is to reduce or eliminate all types of waste and mistakes. We understand…
The world is full of action takers. We are a species that need to continuously improve to survive and to advance our lives for the better. All action leads to…
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