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75% of Continuous Improvement management system initiatives struggle to gain or sustain momentum. Many conventional #ContinuousImprovement systems fail to keep up due to: ➡️ Dramatic shifts in work modalities going into and coming out of the pandemic ➡️ Demographic shifts in the workforce ➡️ The need to engage everyone in improving their own work (with guardrails). ➡️ Rapidly shifting priorities, from customer preference to product design and packaging changes. Not all industrial companies are failing, though. Leaders are improving and innovating their processes by building a unified approach to Performance Excellence that brings together the digital process improvement engine with Intelligent #RiskManagement to deliver holistic improvements to operational architecture. To build your Unified Performance Excellence approach: 1️⃣ Build out your toolset and process flows on available platforms. 2️⃣ Earn your license to scale by providing results. 3️⃣ Scale with digital performance excellence applications built on a platform with: ✔️ A flexible, composable application platform that allows custom-branded process design ✔️ Access to advanced digital tools, such as Digital Twins and Advanced Industrial Analytics ✔️ Access to digital data sources Want to learn more? Members can read our new Transformation Blueprint from LNS Research Analyst James Wells in the comments. Agree, disagree? Please share your thoughts below! #Workforce #OperationalExcellence #IndustrialAutomation #ChangeManagement

Navigating digital transformation can feel overwhelming, but our streamlined 5️⃣ step process ensures a smooth transition from identifying pain points to executing proof of concept projects. Step 1: Identify Problems & Current State We conduct sessions with all functions within your organization to pinpoint challenges and assess the current state. By including frontline employees, we uncover recurring issues and document the systems they use, whether software applications or traditional processes. Step 2: Define a Digital Transformation Strategy Together with your leadership team, we establish the purpose of digital transformation. Data is a valuable asset, generating actionable insights for informed decision-making. Armed with this information, we develop a solid digital transformation strategy. Step 3: Define Minimum Technical Requirements & Architecture Rather than selecting specific vendors or platforms, we identify technologies enabling scalable transformation. These include open architecture for seamless data integration, edge-driven intelligence, report by exception protocols, and lightweight scalable protocols. Step 4: Specify and Execute a Proof of Concept (PoC) Our goal is to deliver value within 1-3 months through focused projects. Examples include enhancing quality or effectiveness by providing real-time access to SPC or OEE information, increasing workforce productivity, or improving supply chain resilience. Step 5: Learn, Refactor, and Iterate After each project, we conduct a retrospective to recognize achievements and identify areas for improvement. We ensure no technical debt carries forward by refactoring the Proof of Concept based on lessons learned, embracing an agile philosophy for continuous improvement. Learn more about starting your digital transformation journey and ignite growth opportunities for your organization. https://hubs.li/Q02m_jwx0 #digitaltransformation #manufacturing #industry40

The Power of Value Streams in Enterprise Transformation In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, enterprises face increasing pressure to deliver value rapidly and efficiently. The concept of value streams, originating from Lean thinking, has gained prominence as a strategic approach to streamline operations and enhance customer satisfaction. This 2 part article explores the importance of value streams for enterprises (part 1), supported by recent success stories (part 2) demonstrating their transformative impact. Understanding Value Streams A value stream represents the series of steps an organization takes to deliver a product or service to its customers. These steps encompass everything from idea inception through development, production, and delivery. By visualizing and optimizing these steps, enterprises can eliminate waste, reduce bottlenecks, and ensure a smoother, more efficient flow of value to the customer. Why Focus on Value Streams? Enhanced Visibility and Alignment: Value streams provide a clear view of how value flows through the organization, enabling better alignment of teams and resources with strategic objectives. Improved Efficiency: By identifying and eliminating non-value-adding activities, organizations can significantly reduce lead times and operational costs. Customer-Centric Approach: Value streams ensure that every step in the process is geared towards delivering maximum value to the customer, enhancing satisfaction and loyalty. Continuous Improvement: Value streams foster a culture of continuous improvement, where teams are constantly seeking ways to optimize processes and deliver greater value. Conclusion By visualizing and optimizing the flow of value through their organizations, companies that focus on Value Streams, achieved greater efficiency, alignment, and customer satisfaction. In a world where delivering value rapidly and effectively is paramount, embracing value streams is not just an option but a necessity for businesses aiming to stay competitive and thrive. As you reflect on your organization's processes, consider how value streams can unlock new levels of performance and drive your enterprise towards sustained success. By making value streams a central focus, you too can embark on a journey of continuous improvement and business excellence. Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences with value streams in the comments. How has your organization benefited from this approach? On my next post I will share 4 success stories. #ValueStreams #BusinessTransformation #ContinuousImprovement #Agile #Lean #EnterpriseExcellence

⬇️ Great post from LNS Research on the importance of Unified Performance Excellence. ⬇️ We’re excited to hear James Wells speak at this year’s Connected Workforce Summit! #UPX #manufacturing #L2L #LNSResearch #ContinuousImprovement #IndustrialTransformation

Building Block 6: Process Management – Driving Efficiency and Innovation Through Data 🔄🚀 For anyone who knows me, it’s no secret - I love processes! And even more than that, I love optimizing them 🌍💡 In today’s post, let’s dive into Process Management and how it plays a crucial role in our journey toward building a data-driven organization. In the past, I already shared how my team and I won a Production & Technology Excellence Award at Evonik by transforming our operations by digital solutions (Link to previous posts in the comments) 📈 Today, I want to talk about something else - how optimizing business processes can unlock new levels of efficiency and value. 🔧 Optimizing Business Processes: Think of all those repetitive, time-consuming tasks that fill our workdays. By digitizing and automating these processes, we’re freeing up our employees to focus on what truly matters - more exciting, value-added tasks! This approach not only saves time but directly contributes to a more efficient and financially impactful organization. 🔄 Process for Data-Driven Use Cases: But it doesn’t stop there. We’ve also created our own internal process for continuously initiating, developing, and deploying data-driven use cases. Thanks to this streamlined approach, we’re now finalizing at least one use case per month across the organization. That’s a pace that truly accelerates innovation! 🌟 Here’s How It Works: 1. Employee Pain Points: Empowered employees can submit their business pain points or needs directly to our program team via a centralized point of contact. 2. Rapid Screening & Evaluation: The program team quickly screens and evaluates new use case ideas, collaborating with the ideator to move things forward. 3. Kick-Off with Citizen Developers: Once we greenlight an idea, we hit the ground running! The ideator becomes the use case owner, working alongside our skilled citizen developers who bring both business expertise and digital know-how. 💡 The Result? Regularly delivering high-impact use cases that solve real business challenges and bring tangible value to teams across the organization. For me, this is a perfect example of how Process Management can serve as a catalyst for both efficiency and innovation in a data-driven organization. What are your favorite ways to optimize processes? And do you like it as much as I do? #ProcessManagement #DataDriven #DigitalTransformation #Efficiency #Leadership #Innovation #CitizenDevelopers

🚀 Elevating Organizational Excellence: 5 Steps to Process Improvement! 🚀 🔍 Are you ready to revolutionize your organization's operations? Here's a roadmap to drive meaningful process improvement and enhance efficiency: 1️⃣ Identify Areas for Improvement: Conduct a thorough assessment of your current processes to pinpoint areas of inefficiency, bottlenecks, and waste. 2️⃣ Engage Stakeholders: Foster collaboration and gather insights from key stakeholders across departments to ensure buy-in and diverse perspectives. 3️⃣ Map Out Processes: Visualize your workflows using tools like flowcharts or process mapping software to identify pain points and opportunities for optimization. 4️⃣ Implement Solutions: Implement innovative solutions such as automation, technology upgrades, or revised protocols to streamline processes and enhance productivity. 5️⃣ Monitor and Adapt: Continuously monitor performance metrics and gather feedback to assess the effectiveness of your improvements. Adapt and iterate as needed to sustain long-term success. 🌟 By following these steps, you'll not only drive operational excellence but also foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within your organization. #ProcessImprovement #Innovation #OrganizationalExcellence #ContinuousImprovement #Agile #FutureOfWork #LinkedIn

In the rapidly evolving business landscape, staying competitive and agile is vital. That’s why 96% of organizations have already received benefits from Value Stream Management initiatives, including : ✅ Enhanced efficiency for digital transformation with improvement process, communication, and data utilization ✅ Reduction in operating costs ✅ Increase in customer value ✅ Improved organizational alignment Unlock the full potential of VSM and elevate your strategy from our trends report. Download it today: https://lnkd.in/dwpEVTWY #DigitalTransformation #CustomerValue #ValueStreamManagement

Unlocking #ProcessExcellence: Strategies for Improving Team Productivity In the quest for organizational efficiency, process excellence stands as a beacon, guiding teams towards streamlined operations and enhanced productivity. By re-engineering processes and embracing automation, companies can unlock remarkable improvements in performance and customer satisfaction. **Examples of #ProcessExcellence in Team Productivity** 👇 Process excellence is not a one-size-fits-all solution; it's a strategic approach tailored to the unique needs of each organization. For instance, a company might streamline its IT incident management, reducing resolution times and improving service quality. Another might focus on procurement process optimization, achieving cost savings and better supplier relationships through digital solutions. **Tools for #ProcessReengineering and Automation** 👇 The market is replete with tools designed to facilitate process re-engineering and automation. Software like Wrike and Pipefy offer platforms for process standardization and workflow creation, while Blue Prism and Automation Anywhere provide intelligent automation solutions. These tools help in simplifying complex workflows, automating repetitive tasks, and optimizing overall efficiency. **The Role of #ProcessMapping** 👇 A critical step in process excellence is creating a detailed process map. This visual representation lays out each step, from triggers to outcomes, inputs to handoffs, and system integrations. It serves as a blueprint for identifying inefficiencies and areas ripe for improvement. 🚀 **Achieving #ProcessExcellence** 👇 To achieve process excellence, organizations must adopt a structured approach. It begins with defining the target process, followed by mapping the current 'as-is' process. Assessment of the current process's performance against key performance indicators is crucial before implementing changes. Continuous monitoring and refinement ensure that the process remains aligned with organizational goals and adapts to evolving business landscapes. **Conclusion** 👇 Process excellence is a journey, not a destination. It requires a commitment to continuous improvement and a willingness to embrace change. By leveraging the right tools and methodologies, organizations can transform their operations, foster a culture of efficiency, and stay competitive in an ever-changing business environment. For those looking to delve deeper into the intricacies of process excellence, resources are abundant, offering a wealth of knowledge to guide you on this transformative path.

Strategic digital transformation… This is how continuous improvement becomes cultural revolutionist Supporting all of this… are those voices highlighting the adaptive nature of the culture of the business and the necessary steps that help the business to accelerate into and through this transformation rather than impede or derail. Working across all hierarchies to enhance skillsets and behaviours that support inclusivity, empowerment and development using and teaching coaching and mentoring. A programme that solely focuses on process automation or element of digitisation can only take you part of the way on your journey to achieving strategic transformation. Gaining the knowledge on understanding current cultural influences and their impacts, directly addresses opportunities to realise greater acceleration as well pre-empting any potential pitfalls or obstacles from a people perspective. This is how cultural revolutionist becomes transformation: Weaving all of this together and facilitating the critical thinking within the business to achieve more and more impactful deliverables along these paths whilst increasing the volume of ongoing conversations… isn’t that at the heart of strategic transformation and true adaptability? Have we piqued your interest? Then don't hesitate and contact us for a free consultation… KYOCERA Document Solutions Europe KYOCERA Document Solutions Schweiz OPTIMAL SYSTEMS Gruppe Alos Solution AG #changemanagement #digitaltransformation #digitaletransformation #trasformazionedigitale #digitalisierung #digitisation #strategy #process #businessprocess #ECM #DMS #RethinkBusiness

In the rapidly evolving business landscape, staying competitive and agile is vital. That’s why 96% of organizations have already received benefits from Value Stream Management initiatives, including : ✅ Enhanced efficiency for digital transformation with improvement process, communication, and data utilization ✅ Reduction in operating costs ✅ Increase in customer value ✅ Improved organizational alignment Unlock the full potential of VSM and elevate your strategy from our trends report. Download it today: https://lnkd.in/gzZyRvcx #DigitalTransformation #CustomerValue #ValueStreamManagement