Our Services
Our work is based on collaboration to empower clients to make significant improvements in a very short space of time. We listen deeply then use the most appropriate approach and right amount of rigour to rapidly achieve targeted outcomes.
Lean & Agile Ways of Working
PBI provides full project lifecycle support from clear problem definition through sustainable implementation of improvements…
Internal Capability Build
PBI provides structured training and education programmes covering all aspects of Lean & Agile ways of working to support the fact that for most individuals and companies, development of relevant capabilities is a priority…
Team Development
PBI supports the development of highly effective teams through training & coaching specific team-based Lean & Agile tools and techniques…
Leadership Coaching
PBI works with all levels of Leadership from Executive to Frontline, educating and real-time coaching the role, behaviours and expectations of Leaders…
Peer Networking
Peer Networks programmes aim at supporting SMEs. Within the programmes small cohorts of businesses are brought together to support each other, work through common issues and get the appropriate coaching…
The Practical Difference
Case Studies
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Warehouse Reorganisation
$1M stock value reduction
Our client has had major challenges with their inventory, & inventory management, held at supplier sites. 5S workplace organisation events led to 85% reduction in space required to store materials, a reduction of $150K cost p.a. for supplier storage & cost avoidance of $470K.
Virtual Team Collaboration using MURAL
20+ training sessions delivered monthly
Early 2020 was an abrupt awakening for majority of businesses on the need to improve the connectivity between remote teams to get work done effectively. Practical Business Improvements is always ready to support customers in difficult times and provide assistance for business, this includes applying our experience and knowledge to solve business problems remotely.
Winterisation Value Engineering Project
Winterization tasks reduced from 500 to 334 33% reduction
Our client’s plant is located where extreme winters are the norm. To ensure production stability a Winterisation preparation program is executed annually. Historically the client has been unable to complete the Winterisation program prior to the onset of winter. We helped our client to reduce number of winterisations tasks & the winterisation program was completed as planned.
Incident Investigation
1281 hrs back to the business
Our client experienced several repeat process, containment & personal safety incidents. We worked with the client on how incidents were investigated, the classification and finding real root cause, which resulted in a reduction of unsafe incidents & a return of hundreds of hours back to the business.
Gas Turbine – Off-Shore Construction Set-Up Reduction
18,000 hrs across multiple trades executed in the time saved
Our client had to complete the installation & commissioning of a Gas Turbine(GT) offshore. The installation included non-standard activity due to the condition of the GT, the installation schedule was high risk, had no float. Working with the contractors we reduced the installation schedule by 30% & returning 2160 hours back to the business for executing other work.
Case Studies
Warehouse Reorganisation
$1M stock value reduction
Our client has had major challenges with their inventory, & inventory management, held at supplier sites. 5S workplace organisation events led to 85% reduction in space required to store materials, a reduction of $150K cost p.a. for supplier storage & cost avoidance of $470K.
Virtual Team Collaboration using MURAL
20+ training sessions delivered monthly
Early 2020 was an abrupt awakening for majority of businesses on the need to improve the connectivity between remote teams to get work done effectively. Practical Business Improvements is always ready to support customers in difficult times and provide assistance for business, this includes applying our experience and knowledge to solve business problems remotely.
Winterisation Value Engineering Project
Winterization tasks reduced from 500 to 334 33% reduction
Our client’s plant is located where extreme winters are the norm. To ensure production stability a Winterisation preparation program is executed annually. Historically the client has been unable to complete the Winterisation program prior to the onset of winter. We helped our client to reduce number of winterisations tasks & the winterisation program was completed as planned.
Incident Investigation
1281 hrs back to the business
Our client experienced several repeat process, containment & personal safety incidents. We worked with the client on how incidents were investigated, the classification and finding real root cause, which resulted in a reduction of unsafe incidents & a return of hundreds of hours back to the business.
Gas Turbine – Off-Shore Construction Set-Up Reduction
18,000 hrs across multiple trades executed in the time saved
Our client had to complete the installation & commissioning of a Gas Turbine(GT) offshore. The installation included non-standard activity due to the condition of the GT, the installation schedule was high risk, had no float. Working with the contractors we reduced the installation schedule by 30% & returning 2160 hours back to the business for executing other work.