How does a simple, low-tech solution often beat a complex, expensive one? Damien Lacey, a lean efficiency expert who trained at Toyota in Japan, reveals why the key to scaling a business isn't more technology, but a clearer understanding of your core process—the "pipe" that work flows through.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

· Why the most effective operational fix is often a process change, not a new piece of expensive equipment or software

· The "pipe" analogy for finding your business's biggest bottleneck and widening it for maximum impact

· How to convince a skeptical team to change a long-standing process by focusing on measurable benefits

· The one universal truth about productivity that applies to every industry, from manufacturing to tech

· The critical mistake businesses make when scaling that can leave them less profitable at higher revenue

For engineers, founders, and operations leaders focused on scalable, efficient growth.

Connect With Damien Lacey:

· LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laceydamien

· Website: https://oepartners.com.au/

Chapters:

00:00 The Journey Begins:From Engineer to Consultant

07:08 Founding OE Partners:A Vision for Operational Excellence

11:14 Dual Perspectives:Consulting and Manufacturing

16:19 Identifying Inefficiencies:Common Pitfalls in Manufacturing

22:41 Cultivating a Culture of Continuous Improvement

26:48 Universal Truths of Productivity Across Industries

31:57 Innovation in Manufacturing:The Continuous Improvement Mindset

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