What is Gemba In Manufacturing?

Manufacturing is the backbone of many industries, driving innovation and economic growth. But beneath the visible costs of labour, materials, and energy, downtime quietly drains profitability. They don’t show up neatly on a balance sheet, yet they reduce margins, slow growth, and erode ...

In manufacturing, every second counts, and the cost of delay adds up fast. Real-time production data turns today’s shop floors from reactive to proactive, helping teams see issues sooner, act faster, and keep value flowing. This article unpacks what “real-time” actually looks like on a modern line, ...

The world of business is moving faster than ever. For SME leaders, the question is no longer “Should we go digital?” It’s “When and how do we start?” Digital adoption isn’t just about installing new software or upgrading your machines. It’s about rethinking the way you work, replacing manual ...

In manufacturing, every second counts. A jammed conveyor, a misaligned cap, or an unexpected machine failure doesn’t just stop production, it eats into margins, strains staff, and erodes competitiveness. Yet, despite knowing this, many SME manufacturers hesitate to embrace AI. Why? Because change ...

Every unplanned stoppage, every manual data entry, every training bottleneck steals profit. Digital transformation gives you the tools to fix them, but leadership decides whether those tools actually stick. Digital technologies can unlock serious gains for manufacturing SMEs: less downtime, faster ...

Manufacturers across the UK, Australia, and New Zealand are facing the same challenges: rising costs, shrinking margins, and an urgent need to boost resilience. At Lean Learning Collective (LLC), we know leaders don’t need more jargon or hype, they need clear answers and ROI-backed proof of what AI ...

Why Labeller Downtime Hits Hard In high-speed bottling, every minute matters. One fault can stall production, waste product, and miss delivery windows. With many plants losing upwards of £10,000 for every hour of downtime, a labeller that stops repeatedly isn’t just a maintenance headache, it’s a ...

Client Case Study Towmate Trailers Ltd, a growing manufacturer of heavy-duty trailers, faced capacity constraints and inefficiencies that threatened to slow its expansion. By partnering with Lean Learning Collective and applying tailored lean principles, digital tools, and process improvements, ...