Enabling Excellence Through Employee Engagement
As the Philippines ascends to the forefront of global business attention, powered by shifting U.S. tariffs and evolving supply chains, an extraordinary opportunity stands before us. But here lies the deeper truth: our nation’s future hinges not solely on favorable conditions, but on the leaders who dare to seize them. It is our leadership mindset …
In just five years using 2017 as baseline, we achieved 5X growth—a feat driven by innovation, agility, and relentless execution. But while this was an impressive milestone, it was just the beginning. As we set our sights on another 5X growth in the next five years, we are not just focused on scaling; we are …
When I joined a new company as the Plant Manager back in 2019, the General Manager shared his dream with me which started in 2017: “Grow the company 5 times in 5 years.” That vision made me pause and think. At that moment, I knew that Lean, Six Sigma, and TOC would be essential but …
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When someone asks, “Why do I need that?”, it usually comes from a place of confidence—or assumption—that everything is already in order. But what if there are unseen gaps holding your organization back? At Engaged, we believe that true operational excellence starts with awareness. This is why we developed the 7 Fundamental Principles in Operations …
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In my first month as an Operations Manager back in 2009 at an Automotive and Architectural Glass company, I faced a situation that completely shifted my perspective on productivity. One day, a Marketing staff member hurried over to the production line, handed the Quality Inspector a stack of yellow pad sheets—three pages, back-to-back and labeled …
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In the modern manufacturing landscape, technology is not just about automation—it’s about enabling excellence. A Smart Factory integrates advanced automation, real-time data, and connected systems to optimize operations, but its true value lies in how it empowers employees to make better, faster, and more informed decisions. By eliminating inefficiencies and providing instant access to critical …
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In today’s competitive and ever-changing business environment, operational stability, agility, and scalability depend on a company’s ability to anticipate challenges before they occur. Surprises in capacity planning lead to production disruptions, missed deliveries, and revenue loss. To avoid such pitfalls, organizations must develop a robust Capacity Model—one that not only ensures enough capacity to meet …
Throughput is the rate at which a system generates money through sales. It represents the flow of revenue-generating activities within an organization, emphasizing both speed and efficiency in producing and selling products or services. At its core, throughput encompasses the entire process of converting raw materials, labor, and other resources into finished goods or services …
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Principles are constant, observable, and logical. They offer coherence, comprehension, and consistency—providing a foundation for decision-making and guiding organizations in the right direction. These principles endure the test of time, shaping the way businesses operate and thrive. This is a culmination of decades of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, and operations management, blended with insights …
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