For some time now, QMI Solutions has used the Journey to Excellence diagram as its engagement model, which has broadened to all divisions of the business.
A company's improvement journey usually has four common steps;
1. Awareness – a company may have identified areas of improvement, but wants to gather more information before considering further investment in developing solutions for a particular "problem".
2. Assessment – by obtaining an objective assessment of the company, areas for improvement are highlighted and compared against industry standards validating areas of priority.
3. Implementation – actioning the improvement program begins. It helps if an external resource assists to ensure maximum effect and sustainability. This stage may include collaboration with industry groups or universities on research programs.
4. Growth – not limited to increased turnover, growth may mean increased revenue, efficiency, morale, exports or any combination of these. At this stage in the journey, the company is maturing and basing its increased performance on embedded, sustainable practices.
As a company continues on the journey and takes these steps, it becomes more receptive to improvement ideas, better geared for growth and a step closer to becoming a world class organisation.
However a journey's destination is reached most effectively with the help of a map, or ideally a guide, that knows the landscape and potential hazards. QMI Solutions is the expert guide when it comes to addressing skilling issues, improving process performance, becoming more innovative and building capability. Each of these 'paths' is serviced by a specific division within QMI Solutions.
Skills Division
Our Skills Division, delivered by Manufacturing Skills Queensland (MSQ), leads and influences the manufacturing and engineering industry in skill-related matters, from industry strategy and business process to smarter workforce management.
Performance & Innovation Division
The Performance & Innovation Division (PID) is dedicated to assisting industry through the awareness and implementation of world class practices and technologies. The Division's innovation activities comprise; increasing the knowledge of, and experience in, emerging manufacturing technologies and processes.
Capability Division
Delivered by Industry Capability Network, the Capability Division enhances the capability of local suppliers to better position them for involvement in major projects.
QMI leads and enables
Through the journey, QMI Solutions enables companies change but this is not the sum of QMI's role. As companies develop and improve and move along the journey, we are always looking for the next new best practice or technology to benefit industry.
In the next month, keep an eye out for our new website and Products & Service Guide detailing the comprehensive programs and delivery mechanisms to help manufacturers improve and grow.
For more information or advice, please contact:
Consultant: Jim Walker
Phone: 07 3364 0700
Email: info@qmisolutions.com.au