Excellence in business is a matter of choice
Every business succeeds or fails by the effectiveness of its processes. The successful implementation and refinement of processes has a direct linkage to the ability to compete effectively in the marketplace.
Under the title of Process Excellence, we deliver support that harnesses the power of proven business improvement techniques (Lean, Six Sigma & Supply Chain Management) to transform business performance.
The business process excellence way
Through our Process Excellence activities, EEF can help your business:
- Increase productivity and profitability
- Release capacity and improve machine rates
- Improve workflow and reduce work in process
- Eliminate non-value adding activity and costs
- Reduce defect and process variation costs
Lean, Six Sigma and Supply Chain Management
We help manufacturers achieve change and improvement in their business by focusing on three major business improvement themes:
- Drive up productivity using ‘Lean’ techniques
- Control processes by adopting a culture of Six Sigma
- Reduce costs and lead times through effective Supply Chain Management
EEF's Business Improvement team work with companies large and small on both big picture, strategic thinking and hands-on practical programmes focused in five key areas:
- Process Excellence – Lean, Six Sigma & Supply Chain Management
- Inspired People – Leadership Skills, Cultural Assessments & Change Management
- Innovative Products – Brand & Market Development & Concurrent Engineering
- Organisational Support – Health & Safety, Environmental Management & Employment affairs
- Strategic Thinking – Financial, Operational and Marketing Strategies for success
Business improvement tailored for your business needs
We provide three levels of programme intensity, depending on your needs:
- Snapshot - In-depth assessments, benchmarks and taster training events
- Springboard - Medium duration, high impact consultancy programmes and training events
- Success - In-depth, longer term skills development and transformational change programmes