How to identify a problem with productivity 


Can you identify with any of these issues in your business?

  • congested space
  • wasted resources
  • variable quality
  • no accurate cost estimates
  • no obvious work flow
  • high inventory levels
  • high levels of overtime
  • missed deadlines
  • constantly moving things
  • rejects and returns
  • excessive equipment downtime
  • inadequate overhead recovery
  • shortfall in targets
  • under-recovered investment costs
  • cost variances in manpower and materials
  • inaccurate staffing levels
  • lack of appropriate productivity measures


If you can identify with any of these issues in your business, then you should consider making changes. Maybe it’s time for some Lean initiatives. Time to call in Scott-Grant.

Maybe you know you’ve a problem and you need to get to the bottom of it, but you’re not sure exactly what it is. Time to call in Scott-Grant.

Maybe you think your business is doing well and you want the reassurance and peace of mind that a productivity audit could bring. Time to call in Scott-Grant.

You might have some Work Study or Industrial Engineers in-house but need additional similar resource for a period. Time to call in Scott-Grant.

What is productivity?

Productivity is not about working harder or smarter; it’s not just to do with efficiency or speed; it doesn’t just affect management. To find out more about productivity, click here.