Force Tech Talks - Episode 18: Continuous Improvement Efforts and Different Types Of Waste
Episode 18 - Continuous Improvement Efforts and Different Types Of Waste
Everything looks stable. The KPIs are green, the output is steady, and the processes are documented.
But for many in defence and aerospace, a hidden risk is growing. When the "experts on the floor" the people who touch the components every day stop suggesting improvements, the process doesn't just plateau. It begins to fossilise.
Underutilised people’s skills is often called the "8th waste" of Lean manufacturing. In a sector where we are fighting to extend the life of 40-year-old electronics, this isn’t just an…
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