227 How Ferra Doubled Productivity Using Agile & Lean | Matt Oakley
From Enterprise Excellence Podcast with Brad Jeavons · 1:00:04
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Send us Fan MailHow can Agile and Lean transform productivity in advanced manufacturing?In this episode of the Enterprise Excellence Podcast, Brad Jeavons speaks with Matt Oakley, Head of Operations at Ferra Group Australia, about how Ferra has combined Agile at Scale, Lean Manufacturing, Scrum, Six Sigma and continuous improvement to transform the way it operates.Over approximately four years, Matt explains that Ferra achieved around 25% average annual growth, approximately 220% EBITDA growth, doubled revenue while increasing staff by only around 30%, and roughly doubled the value generated per employee.In this episode, Brad and Matt explore:🔹 Why Agile isn't just for software development🔹 How Agile at Scale can work in manufacturing🔹 Combining Agile, Lean, Scrum and Six Sigma🔹 Improving productivity without simply making people work harder🔹 Creating empowered and self-managing teams🔹 Servant leadership and frontline problem solving🔹 Removing blockers and improving flow🔹 Making continuous improvement part of everyday work🔹 Building an organisational operating system🔹 The future of technology, automation and AI in manufacturingMatt also shares how his military background influenced his approach to leadership, teamwork and complex problem solving.A key message from the conversation is that organisations don't need to choose between Lean and Agile. They can take the strongest principles from different approaches and build an operating system that works for their people, customers and environment.This episode is a practical Australian case study for anyone interested in productivity, advanced manufacturing, Agile, Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, operational excellence and leadership.Learn more and access resources at:enterpriseexcellencepodcast.com#Agile #LeanManufacturing #Productivity #ContinuousImprovement #EnterpriseExcellence #Manufacturing #LeadershipTo learn more about what we do, visit https://eexg.com.au/Thanks for your time, and thanks for helping to create a better future.
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