137: Is Lean Six Sigma Still Relevant?

Simplification is still critical for continuously improving retail operating models. Lean Six Sigma has often been seen as a methodology to boost efficiency and cut costs. But in our fast-paced and agile world, is Lean Six Sigma still relevant? Join Oliver Banks and special guest Simon Hedaux, from Rethink Productivity, for the first of a collaborative mini-series called Simplification Stories.

Listen to this episode and discover:

• The biggest misconception of Lean and Lean Six Sigma.
• 7 key principles of Lean Six Sigma.
• Whether you should consider Lean Six Sigma as a solution for your transformation and simplification.

 

 

Introducing Simplification Stories

In this mini-series, Oliver Banks is teaming up with Simon Hedaux to focus on the important topic of simplification. We’re calling this series: Simplification Stories.

So, for the next 5 episodes, join us to explore key challenges and opportunities around simplification and improvement.

You can share your own Simplification Stories and questions with Simon Hedaux on simon@rethinkproductivity.co.uk and Oliver Banks on oliver.banks@obandco.uk.

Introducing Simon Hedaux

Simon Hedaux is a productivity expert and founder of Rethink Productivity. There, he helps retail, hospitality and consumer-facing businesses to conduct time and motion studies to help drive improved productivity.

Simon’s career started in the home improvement sector for Focus DIY. There, he built relevant experience as a Store Manager and also as a project manager, introducing a new colleague scheduling system. He later moved to Boots as a Productivity Manager where he re-engineered the budget model and found productivity cost savings. After Boots, he founded Rethink Productivity.

Simon is also the podcast host of the Rethink Productivity Podcast.

Further podcast listening

If you enjoyed this episode, then here is some further listening to check out:

Firstly, in episode 79: Retail Store Management Structures, Simon Hedaux is again the guest. And in this episode, explore how you should go about finding the right store management structures for you and your business.

Next, in episode 6: Finding Waste In Your Retail Operation, dive deeper into the topic of identifying and removing waste in your operation.

Finally, listen to episode 117: Are Retail Operating Models Dead? And in this episode, we ask another tough question. In today’s uncertain world, with an increased focus on agility and flexibility, is there really a need for operating models anymore?

And of course, you may enjoy checking out Simon’s podcast too. It’s called the Rethink Productivity Podcast.