Method

The implementation of Continuous Improvement as a standard is specific for each organization and it depends highly on the existing and future business processes. Main issues in the change-project are the elimination of losses and full focus on value-adding activities.

Continuous Improvement Cycle
Continuous Improvement Cycle

Common steps are:

  • Team consultation
  • Organising and implementing changes
  • Performance measurement
  • Standardisation

While implementing necessary changes people in the organisation learn to improve processes systematically, like in a Continuous Improvement cycle, PDCA.

P(lan) – D(o) – C(heck) – A(ct)

Hoekstra Management Support can act as the consultant to support setting up such a way of working. It can also act as the (interim) operations manager responsible for the implementation.

Confidentiality
Hoekstra Management Support operates with respect for the organisation and its fellow workers. All information remains confidential.