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Is instructional design needed in an industrial environment?

Absolutely.

Can it positively impact training and productivity on the shop floor?

You bet.

What is Instructional Design and How Can It Improve Your Training Materials? Instructional design is the process of methodically designing, creating, and sharing instructional materials in such a way that they are user-friendly and easy to internalize. Good instructional design is crucial especially when it comes to processes with strict safety measures or machinery that’s...

How Digital Work Instructions Can Help you Implement Kaizen.

How Digital Work Instructions Can Help you Implement Kaizen. Kaizen, Japanese for “change for the better.” A process improvement philosophy forms the backbone of all lean manufacturing methodologies.

Lean manufacturing is a process improvement methodology that focuses on minimizing waste and maximizing productivity. As the term implies, it’s about trimming the excess steps in a process that don’t deliver customer value. Standardized work sits at the heart of lean manufacturing practices. Let’s explore some powerful examples.

4 Ways You Can Support Lean Manufacturing Practices with Standardized Work. Successful Lean Manufacturing practices depend on Standardized Work. Check this article to see what effect standard work instructions can have on your lean factory!

Companies have to battle complexity every day. In manufacturing, for example, things often go wrong: a customer places a last-minute order, a machine breaks, a crucial ingredient is not available. To make sure you run a smooth operation amidst the chaos, you need clear procedures your employees can follow. That’s where standard operating procedures come in.

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Last year, 47% of workers in the manufacturing sector have either recently changed jobs or are planning to do so soon.
Why is it that manufacturing companies have been struggling to keep their best talent in recent years?

Use Case: Train & Motivate Boosting employee engagement and motivation by involving them in process improvements and training not only helps in retaining valued employees. On top of that, it increases an organisation's product quality, performance, and employer brand. That’s why all companies should strive to motivate their...