Time is money: make the most of 2022

The ancient Japanese philosophy of ‘Kaizen’ has a lot to teach us and if applied correctly, it can shape and position your business.  Kaizen is the principle of continuous improvement that can make a huge difference to the efficiency of any company. This philosophy is currently saving some of the world’s most powerful companies millions of dollars a year. Sound good? Then let’s talk about what Kaizen can teach us and how we can put it into action.

Embracing Kaizen to improve your business

• Recognize your waste – This isn’t just about what’s ending up in the rubbish, it’s also unnecessary movement, overproduction of stock, waste due to mistakes, and time spent waiting. Examine whether the waste is avoidable or could be made more efficient.
• Raise your standards – Create a standardised work week so the same things are happening on the same day or time. Organise your equipment so everything has a home, and everyone knows where it is.
• Create visual systems – Get everything out of your head and onto a board –the goals and priorities, how you’re tracking, and who’s responsible. It helps with communication and eases the pressure on you because you now don’t need to be there to answer all the questions.
• Non-utilised resources – Listen to your team; their ideas and even their hidden talents could be put to good use. And while you don’t have to spend millions on flash solutions, the right resources can make a tremendous difference.

How we can help

One of our experienced Business Advisors can help you get down to basics by pinpointing the root cause of the problem, and helping you put systems in place – you don’t have to do this alone! Continuous improvement is about making your life easier, less frustrating, and gaining more time to be an efficient, effective business owner. At SME, that is everything we are about, so if you are ready to get cracking, get in touch with us today