Continuous Improvement
Continuous improvement is the ongoing effort to enhance products, services or processes incrementally. The primary goal is to make steady and gradual improvements over time, by regularly assessing operations, identifying areas for improvement, implementing changes and repeating this cycle later.
It often incorporates methodologies like Lean and Kaizen, which help to optimize processes and make operations more efficient. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement, businesses can better adapt to changes, stay competitive and achieve operational excellence.
Check out the resources below to find out how continuous improvement drives business success and helps organizations respond more effectively to evolving challenges.
Latin America’s contrasts are OPEX opportunities
November 14 by Diego Borquez
Latin America’s mix of resources, inequality and political/geographical challenges creates a landscape where adaptability, resilience and creativity thrive
Achieving business excellence through process improvement & digital transformation
November 12 by Anna Fel
Business excellence drives a search for new opportunities while continually optimizing existing operations
5 free Kaizen training courses for business leaders
October 17 by Michael Hill
Kaizen’s adaptable, incremental and people-centric approach highlights its relevance in 2024
What is second-order thinking?
September 10 by Leila Hawkins
Second-order thinking: A comprehensive guide to strategic decision-making
How and why to build a process center of excellence
August 22 by Michael Hill
With processes integral to business efficiency, more organizations are exploring the concept of process centers of excellence
PFMEA: Laying the groundwork for robust processes
August 13 by Joseph Varcasia
PFMEA aims to anticipate potential process issues before they occur, allowing organizations to implement corrective actions proactively
Organization maintenance culture: Laying the groundwork
June 27 by Joseph Varcasia
Why maintenance culture is key to a safe, predictable and reliable organization
How to run a Lean business
May 02 by Michael Hill
Learn how to implement Lean practices and drive business value
The collaboration mandate: Does returning to the office improve innovation?
October 31 by Michael Arena
Find out about whether return to office mandates, as opposed to remote work, improve collaboration and therefore innovation
Gemba in OPEX and continuous improvement
September 26 by Joseph Varcasia
Business leaders who focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence understand the importance of Gemba
Gemba Kaizen examples: 3 case studies outside manufacturing
May 13 by PEX Network Editorial
Three examples of Gemba Kaizen driving continuous improvement in the food production, academic and pharmaceutical sectors
Achieving operational excellence through employee engagement and cultural change
January 25 by Michael Hill
PEX Network speaks to 4Sale CTO Nabil Mohamed about the importance of employee engagement and cultural change in operational excellence
