Business Excellence, Operational Excellence and Career Development
Thoughts on the future of Business Excellence, Digital Transformation and Operational Excellence by Finbarr Sheehy
In a digital world, it is tempting to assume that technology has replaced the need for operational excellence. With AI, automation, analytics, connected systems, and real-time dashboards everywhere, some organisations…
Digital transformation in manufacturing is often described in terms of technology: automation, AI, sensors, MES, digital twins, robotics, predictive maintenance, advanced analytics, and connected supply chains. These tools matter. But…
Operational excellence is often described through visible actions: daily meetings, KPI boards, root cause sessions, improvement workshops, action trackers, audits, Lean events, Six Sigma projects, and performance reviews. All of…
Digital transformation is often presented as modern, fast, connected, and strategic. It promises visibility, automation, agility, better decisions, and smarter operations. Yet behind many transformation programmes sits a less discussed…
For years, process improvement was associated with a familiar toolkit: process mapping, root cause analysis, Lean, Six Sigma, standard work, KPI boards, and continuous improvement workshops. Those skills still matter.…