A3 Problem-Solving: Thinking & Templates

A3 Report

As a factory manager, you’re already familiar with problem-solving, but how familiar are you with the A3 problem-solving method? Today, we tell you everything about the A3 problem-solving method and why it can be precisely what you need to get your factory running as smoothly as ever. Download your A3 problem-solving template What is A3? […]

The future of digital industrial operations is coming to Birmingham

mlean and Smart Factory Expo Birmingham

mlean® will be in Birmingham on the 7th and 8th of June to participate in the Smart Factory Expo 2023. We’ll be presenting our mlean® Production System (mPS), the complete digital tool that optimises industrial operations. Many factories nowadays use various digital tools to manage their routine processes, which can lead to a disjointed workforce […]

8D Method: Level-Up Your Problem-Solving Skills

8D problem-solving method in a factory

Solving problems is an essential part of industrial daily operations, and the 8D method might just be what you need to optimise your processes and increase the value of your whole chain of production. Today, we talk about how the 8D process helps you identify, fix, and prevent problems so you don’t have to deal […]

The PDCA cycle: Enhancing your industrial operations

PDCA Cycle

As a factory manager, one of your main goals is to improve your operations, solve problems successfully, and increase efficiency.  One of the most effective ways to do it is by using the PDCA cycle.  Today we talk about what the PDCA cycle is, how it works, and why you should implement it in your […]

Our All-in-one Digital Solution for Food & Beverage industry leaders is now at Food4Future

We’re bringing mlean® to Food4Future from 16th-18th May to show you how our digital continuous improvement software optimises and refines your daily industrial operations. Our mlean® Production System (mPS) has been developed for the factory ecosystem, helping you connect every worker in your factory and standardise every process, maximising efficiency and minimising waste. A lot […]

Root Cause Analysis: Boosting Your Factory’s Operations

Análise de causa raiz em uma fábrica

As a factory manager, you’re responsible for overseeing a complex system of production, quality control, and employee management.  To do this the right way and improve your operational excellence, you need the right problem-solving tools. Today, we tell you how Root Cause Analysis (RCA) can help you increase the productivity, profitability, and overall quality of […]