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Process Improvement

Process Optimization: Find Repeat Work and Delete It

This entry is part 3 of 6 in the series Making Digital Efficiency Work for You

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

Making Digital Efficiency Work for You: Simple Tips That Spark Real Change

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

Let the Scanner Do the Work: Ditch the Paper on the Shop Floor

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

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