Throughput Yield: Right First Time?

08/23/23 • 14 min

Uncommon Sense - Tools to Improve your Work Forever

It’s one of the top 3 calculations that supervisors and managers should have at their fingertips, according to PMI Director Consultant, Barry Byrne. Throughput yield - the percentage of work completed successfully at any given process step – is a crucial metric when striving for perfection.
Join Barry as he discusses the hidden costs of defects and rework, including implications for improving customer experience, and shares an enlightening example of how yield analysis can uncover upstream causes of productivity issues.

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Developing Customer Insight Using Value Proposition Statements

More than just a tagline or a sales pitch, the Value Proposition Statement is a tool for alignment and clarity, serving as a compass, guiding us towards delivering what our customer truly values. And if your process isn’t delivering value to the customer? It should be turned off or redesigned to meet the customer’s needs, PMI Director Consultant Dennis Crommentuijn-Marsh tells us.

Tune in for more top tips and practical examples as we discuss Value Proposition Statements and how they impact business success.
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The Utilisation Measure – Aligning to Flow and Lean Principles

A gauge of work completed compared to available capacity, the Utilisation Measure is a commonly used Key Performance Indicator. But in this thought-provoking Uncommon Sense episode, PMI Senior Consultant Damion Albinson sheds light on how this measure, while popular, can sometimes hinder the achievement of flow in Lean businesses.
Sharing a compelling case study to illustrate, Damion explains how the Utilisation Measure's focus on constant busyness can lead to inefficiencies and missed opportunities. So listen now to hear more on why your organisation should prioritise flow over utilisation to achieve results.
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