Process Improvement
Process optimization is mostly repeat-work removal. This post walks through a 30-minute mapping exercise, shows where waste hides, and includes a quick 15-minute time study you can run on a single transaction. It also adds example improvements and diagnostic questions to uncover repeat work quickly.
January 9, 2026
David Carneal
Full Length Articles
Digital efficiency isn’t reserved for giant tech teams. It’s a practical way to reduce waste in how work gets done by improving processes, automating repetitive tasks, and using better visibility into day-to-day operations. The biggest unlock is cultural: give people permission to ask better questions, share ideas, and test small improvements that stack into real change.
January 5, 2026
David Carneal
Manufacturing
What if paper stopped slowing everything down—and tracking production was as simple as a scan? Plenty of manufacturers still rely on clipboards, hand-written notes, and paper job travelers, even though digital tools are more accessible than ever. Instead of asking people to write, re-write, transfer, and reconcile information, we could be tagging and tracking every […]
December 10, 2025
David Carneal