The Distinctive Difference
Distinctive Solutions is a Lean focused training consultancy working within the manufacturing and logistics industries.
We believe that the future of these industries in Australia requires an investment in skill development that focuses on business capability and process improvement.
We strengthen organisations by delivering training which reflects practices and principles that have been developed in the manufacturing sector over the last 80 years, often referred to as Lean manufacturing, Lean production or just ‘Lean’.
Lean is a concept that many people think is only for mass production industries but nothing could be further from the truth. Being Lean means eliminating waste - and removing waste is good for any business.
We help our clients to increase productivity through practical Lean implementation and then ensure that these results are sustained. Our programs can achieve results quickly by focusing on areas with high potential for improvement.
We believe that the future of these industries in Australia requires an investment in skill development that focuses on business capability and process improvement.
We strengthen organisations by delivering training which reflects practices and principles that have been developed in the manufacturing sector over the last 80 years, often referred to as Lean manufacturing, Lean production or just ‘Lean’.
Lean is a concept that many people think is only for mass production industries but nothing could be further from the truth. Being Lean means eliminating waste - and removing waste is good for any business.
We help our clients to increase productivity through practical Lean implementation and then ensure that these results are sustained. Our programs can achieve results quickly by focusing on areas with high potential for improvement.
"If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change"
What is Waste?
For us, Lean is all about reducing waste.
Most people think of waste as something that needs to be thrown away. However using a Lean mindset, if something meets any of the following criteria, it is considered to be waste:
The 8 Wastes:
Most people think of waste as something that needs to be thrown away. However using a Lean mindset, if something meets any of the following criteria, it is considered to be waste:
- Does not change the information or product
- Is not done right the first time
- The customer does not care about it or is not willing to pay for it
The 8 Wastes:
- Defects
- Overproduction
- Waiting
- Non utilisation of peoples skills
- Transport
- Inventory
- Motion
- Excessive Processing