Small and constant changes or a radical transformation?
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Continuous improvement means the insertion of small changes in the production systems and in the organization with the aim of obtaining a slight and constant increase in company quality.
The companies that opt for this system periodically set up multi-departmental working groups that deal with identifying problems or areas for improvement, proposing solutions and implementing them following a predefined path.
PROS
- The changes that are made are not traumatic for the staff who are led to accept them positively
- The investment that any change requires is small
CONS
- The first benefits of the long-term choices made are evident
- There is a risk that competitors may act more quickly with effects that can be seen on the market
This can be considered as a natural and less traumatic method for employees. To be chosen when the needs for growth and repositioning are not pressing.
RE-DESIGN OF PROCESSES
Or reengineering of processes, occurs when an organization decides to make incisive choices, rethinking production and / or organizational processes.
In this case, the changes are far-reaching, aimed at rapidly and significantly improving the production level and product quality.
PROS
- The improvements can be significant in effectiveness, efficiency and productivity
- The results can be seen in a tangible way and in a short time
CONS
- Possible discomfort and difficulty in adapting by the staff
- The risk to run is greater
When to choose redesign?
- When production costs are high
- When there is a real limit in the systems in use
- When the products are not well received on the market
- When the company is at a disadvantage compared to its competitors
We advise our customers to always weigh decisions on the basis of production data in relation to the roi of the different projects.
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