Top Five Organisational Structure Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Organisational structures are challenging to perfect due to the intricate balance required between promoting efficiency, fostering innovation, and adapting to dynamic external environments. Discover the top five organisational structure mistakes made by businesses and learn how to correct them for improved effectiveness.
Ron Spiteri Departs TXM After 12 Years of Dedication
Ron Spiteri departs from TXM Lean Solutions. Learn about his impactful career and his plans for the future in Queensland manufacturing.
A Dream Come True – Luciano’s Japanese Kaizen Study Tour
Luciano Peloche, TXM Consulting Operations Manager, has always dreamt of going to Japan one day. He was drawn to the Japanese culture, the kindness and politeness that he associated with the country. At the time, Luciano was working for Toyota in Brazil where he also saw these qualities in the workplace. However, despite the profound …
How to Manufacture “Manufactured Buildings” Like a Real Manufacturer!
Modular buildings are becoming common place across the globe but there are a few things to consider to get the most out of your manufacturing facility. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of modular buildings from the experts.
The Blueprint for Success at eKitchens: U-Cell Layout Design and Production Flow
Based in Western Australia eKitchens specialise in providing custom-made kitchen cabinets, benchtops, and other kitchen-related products. Learn how they reduced lead times from weeks to days.
What is Industry 5.0? how does it differ from Industry 4.0? Learn the differences and how to prepare for Industry 5.0 in this article by Timothy McLean.
TXM Attending Australasian Processing & Packaging Expo 2024
TXM Lean Solutions is excited to share the news of its involvement in Australasian Processing & Packaging Expo 2024, the leading trade show in Australia exclusively focused on the packaging industries.
ISO 18404 Lean Practitioner Online Course 2024
TXM Training ISO 18404 Lean Practitioner Course 2024 is coming soon. Sign up before April 30th 2024 for our early-bird discount.
Queensland Manufacturing Hub’s Regional Lean Manufacturing Workshops
Sponsored by the Queensland Government’s Manufacturing Hubs, TXM Lean Solutions facilitated a series of Lean Manufacturing Workshops across Regional Queensland.
Lean vs Six Sigma – Which Should You Choose?
Next to Lean, Six Sigma is probably the most popular process improvement methodology in the world. As a business starting out on the improvement journey, it can be hard to decide which approach to take. At TXM we are committed to a Lean approach because we believe it is the most effective way to drive process improvement through an organisation. However most of our team also have training in Six Sigma and we do assist some customers in deploying a Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma approach. So what are the differences and relative merits of the two approaches?
Discover what Lean Manufacturing is, it’s methodologies, it’s main purpose, why its important, what are lean principles and how to implement lean.
What is Lean Supply Chain Management?
Lean Supply Chain Management is a philosophy that champions waste reduction and process simplification. It’s a systematic approach to streamline both material and information flow, ensuring responsive and cost-effective supply chains. Lean thinking has evolved over the years and whilst Industry 4.0 has been the most recent trend, improving your supply chain using Lean methodologies …
TXM Lean Solutions Exhibiting at PPMA 2023
TXM Lean Solutions is pleased to announce taking part at PPMA 2023 United Kingdom’s premier event for Processing equipment, Packaging machinery, Industrial robots, and machine vision systems. PPMA will be held at the NEC Exhibition Centre, Birmingham between 26-28 September 2023. Find us at stand H80 near the VIP Lounge.
Modern Manufacturing Expo 2023: Join TXM Lean Solutions at Stand L12
TXM Lean Solutions is pleased to announce taking part at Modern Manufacturing 2023. The Modern Manufacturing Expo will highlight the leading-edge products, equipment, technologies, and software to help Australian Manufacturers to take advantage of new and emerging trends.
Easy Access: Reaching New Heights
Watch the interview with Easy Access’s Managing Director Jeff Wearmouth about the successful lean implementation undertaken by Senior Consultant Ian Lines.
Lean Visual Management Tools: 5 Types of Visual Controls
Visual Management and Visual Controls go hand in hand they are the life blood of a Lean production system. Raed as we explain some of the visual tools you have at your disposal when starting a Lean implementation.
How Do You Reduce Lead Time in Your Supply Chain?
Excessively long lead times are the single biggest factor leading to poor supply chain performance. If your business is suffering with excessive lead times from suppliers, especially international suppliers, then this article will provide some practical tips on how to reduce your lead times.
Tasting the Success of Operational Excellence: Poppy’s Chocolate
Established with a passion for indulgent treats, Poppy’s Chocolate has become synonymous with high-quality ingredients, artisanal craftsmanship, and a dedication to creating delectable flavour experiences. Learn how Justin Tao helped Poppy’s take it to the next level.
Optimising Lead Times and Demand Forecasting with a Redesigned Layout
AMIA partnered with TXM to redesign their layout to help reduce lead times and improve their demand forecasting. Read how TXM helped decrease lead times from 28 days to 2 days.
TXM Exhibiting at FoodPro 2023
FoodPro 2023 is this years prominent food and beverage exhibition, gathering food producers, manufacturers, and distributors to showcase the cutting edge developments in food and beverage.
New Facility Layout Improves Operational Efficiency at Edison & Day
TXM were called to help improve the operational efficiency at Edison and Day and eliminate the backlog of orders whilst increasing capacity. Senior Consultant Lee Candy helped Edison & Day double output.
Driving Cultural Change Through the Optimal Transfer of Information & Materials
SCD Remanufactured Vehicles contacted us to help drive cultural change in the business from taking order to delivery of truck to the customer. They transformed their operation with help from our experienced team.
Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers 2023
Australia’s Top 50 Innovative Manufacturers 2023, nominate your business to be recognised for your contribution to Australian Manufacturing.
Practical Tips for Warehouse Signage
We often talk about the importance of visual controls, and how they help to improve the efficiency of our teams. On a recent visit to the Heldon warehouse we noticed their excellent warehouse signage. While it was extremely effective it was also really simple. We wanted to share these practical tips for warehouse signage with you.
Leveraging Digital Solutions in a Lean Management System
Industry 4.0 is here and there is more and more talk about using digital solutions to solve manufacturing problems. Tim McLean explains how.
TXM Participating Australian Manufacturing Week 2023
TXM Lean Solutions is proud to announce its participation in the upcoming Australian Manufacturing Week 2023, which is set to take place from May 9 to 12 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
When Investment in Technology Makes Sense – And When it Doesn’t
Industry 4.0: When Investment in Technology Makes Sense – And When it Doesn’t The past 20 years have seen a rapid acceleration of technological development. The internet, 5G mobile communications, 3D printing, artificial intelligence and machine learning are enabling more and more innovation in industrial technology. Collectively the impact of these new technologies are being …
Visual Workshop Process – Colour the Work Centres When Selecting the Best Layout
When designing a new factory, warehouse or officespace it can be easier for your teams to understand and buy in quicker using this easy tip. Read as Anthony Clyne explains how he would design a workspace with this easy concept.
Easyquip Interview: Moving from Batch to Flow Production
TXM worked with Easyquip to implement a new production process using value stream mapping to help rearrange their manufacturing process to achieve flow production.
Five Ways to Improve Supplier Performance
Whether your business is involved in manufacturing or distribution, chances are that the number one reason why you fail to deliver to your customers on time and in full is your suppliers. So why are so many suppliers so bad and what can you do to improve supplier performance?
5S Lean Housekeeping: Sort, Set, Shine, Standardise, Sustain
To have an organised and efficiently running factory, we need to know that everything has a place, is in that place and is clean and ready for use – this is the basic premiss for the Lean manufacturing tools we use to implement good housekeeping; 5S.
What is Effective Company Leadership?
What is effective company Lean Leadership? Company Lean leadership comes out of three key elements:- a strong senior management vision, good middle management action plans and proven shop floor results. Each of these levels has key functions to perform in order to create effective Lean leadership.
Four Practical Strategies to Help You Navigate the Skills Shortage Without Increasing Salaries
Reflection on past efforts provides the opportunity to look inwards and get the most from the people you already have. Read as Tim McLean explains 4 strategies to navigate the current skills shortage.
The Top 6 Ways to Engage Suppliers to Improve your Supply Chain
The Top 6 Ways to Engage Suppliers to Improve your Supply Chain Everyone wants to engage suppliers to improve performance. It seems like an easy win – no need to deal with messy organisational politics, no one to lay off (the suppliers can do that). No need for capital investment, just tell your suppliers to …
Creating a Lean Factory Layout
Often the TXM team are called in to help relocate factories or rearrange within the current walls to improve production efficiency. It can seem like an overwhelming task for many and by breaking it down into manageable steps it can be accomplished like any other project.
TXM Lean Case Study – Harvest Moon – Lean Agribusiness
Planting the Seeds of Operational Excellence The Challenge Our customer is a major grower and processor of fresh vegetables. They are a major producer of cabbages, potatoes, onions and is Australia’s largest carrot producer. They were an interesting lean food industry challenge, where TXM applied lean principles to an Agribusiness. They operate a highly …
Running Out of Factory Space? – Five Places to Find More
One of the most expensive and risky projects that your business will make is relocating its manufacturing operations. Read as we provide some more cost effective solutions that moving your whole operation.
Keeping Your Daily Team Meeting Effective
Daily team meetings start off with great level of enthusiasm and vigour when first implemented; however it doesn’t last too long after the first couple of weeks. The members may become bored and disengage from the purpose of the meeting. The forming of any team takes time. We can expect it will follow through the stages of Tuckman’s team development model of Forming – Storming – Norming – Performing. A team develops throughout these stages and they need to be allowed the time to step through these stages.
TXM Lean Minute – Traffic Light Graphics for Visual Control
Traffic lights are universally understood – red means stop, green means go and orange means watch out! This video shows how this can be used in your workplace as a powerful basis for visual control.
Creating a “Future State” Value Stream Map
Previously we outlined what a value stream was and how to find yours in your manufacturing company. Now we will look at what we do with our current state map.