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We support you in prioritizing, implementing, and managing your improvement projects to transform your ambitions into concrete actions.
8D, a powerful (and not-so-complicated) tool when the groundwork is properly laid
Jul 30, 2025
8D is often seen as a complex tool, reserved for large corporations or critical situations. Yet, when properly prepared and integrated into a structured approach, it becomes a powerful and accessible lever to solve problems sustainably in SMEs.
🎯 Stop patching — start solving problems for good!
Jul 28, 2025
An unresolved defect is often the start of a costly spiral: rework, delays, customer complaints, internal pressure… In an industrial SME, mastering problem-solving tools isn’t just a bonus — it’s a key condition to improve, sustain results, and bring calm back to daily operations.
Building an indicator tree: linking strategy and the shop floor in industrial SMEs
Jul 28, 2025
Too many metrics, not enough meaning? The indicator tree links strategy to real actions. A simple tool to clarify, align, and drive performance.
How to build a strategic vision in an industrial SME : Clear, Shared, and Actionable
Jul 20, 2025
Too many industrial SMEs have a strategic vision… but no roadmap. The strategy exists—it’s in the head of the CEO—but it stays implicit, rarely shared, and even less followed. In this article, you’ll discover a practical, step-by-step method to structure your 3-year vision, translate it into clear objectives, and start aligning your teams… without wasting time.
Too many ideas, not enough results? Learn how to sort and prioritize with the Gains/Efforts Matrix.
Jul 19, 2025
Drowning in ideas but nothing’s really moving forward? When everything feels like a priority, it’s hard to know where to focus your energy. The Gains/Efforts Matrix is the visual, hands-on tool you need to make fast decisions, align your teams, and drive action where it truly matters.
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Managerial involvement: Managers Build (or Break) the improvement culture
Jul 15, 2025
In an industrial SME, continuous improvement cannot succeed without visible and consistent involvement from managers. This article explores why managerial involvement is a decisive lever, how it directly influences team motivation, and how to put it into practice with a simple 5-step method. Doing less, but doing it well, is often the key to building lasting momentum. Improvement starts with leadership by example—and with consistency.
Before deciding, connect to the field: activate 3G!
Tired of meetings filled with “we think that…” but no real progress on the shop floor? In an industrial SME, making decisions without going to the field often means missing the real issue. The 3G method (Gemba – Genbutsu – Genjitsu) brings your feet back to the workshop and your focus back to what really matters. 👉 Discover a simple, practical and powerful approach to reconnect decision-making with reality on the ground.
Cut the waste, ease the load, smooth the flow – with Muda, Muri, Mura
Stress, breakdowns, delays… What if it wasn’t inevitable? The Japanese method Muda – Muri – Mura helps identify what’s really slowing down your operations: waste, overload, and irregularity. Simple to implement and highly effective, it enables SMEs to regain control of their production without major investment. The best place to start? Observe the shop floor, involve your teams, and take action with common sense.
