Excellence Unlocked

Where do our best ideas come from? The environment can have a lot to do with it. Ishan Galapathy explores how some of our greatest insights often emerge in calm, pressure-free settings like showers, walks in nature, or while reading. Ishan shares a personal anecdote when a seemingly minor observation from a night shift operator led to solving a significant machinery issue. Creating a work culture...

While technological advancements have driven productivity and reduced costs, they have also led to undervaluing human potential. In the pursuit of technological transitions, it's important to involve and value employees – after all, Ishan Galapathy says, technology should enhance human capability, not replace it. Involving employees in technological advancements and projects can unlock hidden pote...

Dr. Peter Campbell, an expert in unlocking excellence, shares insights on lean manufacturing, automation, and the challenges of implementing operational excellence. He discusses the impact of Japanese lean in a German Bosch company, the importance of understanding the 'why' in automation, and the trends in Australian manufacturing. Peter also highlights the difficulty of starting and embedding imp...

Building on previous episodes, Ishan Galapathy highlights the importance of engaging fence-sitters, those employees who have been quiet or disengaged, but hold valuable insights and potential. Actively involving frontline workers in identifying and solving problems can unlock hidden capacities within the business. Their firsthand experience and insights are crucial for identifying and addressing i...

Host Ishan Galapathy explores the importance of unlocking excellence and leveraging good soldiers in solving initiatives that people are passionate about. It’s importance, he says, to involve fence sitters, who make up a significant portion of the workforce, in projects to gain traction and deliver real results. Addressing manufacturing constraints is vital to improve sales and overall business pe...

Craig Funnell shares his four decades of experience in supply chain management over four decades, from electrical engineer to supply chain leader across the Asia-Pacific. His proudest achievement was establishing Johnson & Johnson's operations in China from scratch in the early 1990s. Despite language barriers and a lack of local knowledge, Craig relied heavily on his team’s local expertise, l...

Some people in your organisation may have particular talents that aren’t reflected in their CV or called upon in the job description. But those talents could be precisely what’s needed in your team, to build momentum. Host Ishan Galapathy says that by coaching team members to leverage their secondary skills creatively, organisations can tap into additional resources and energy. Ishan draws inspira...

All of us have the power inside ourselves to do and create extraordinary things. Ishan Galapathy stresses the importance of believing in and supporting those dedicated individuals who are driving positive change within organisations. By trusting in their capabilities and fostering a supportive environment, insists Ishan, organisations can unlock excellence and achieve their goals. Ishan recounts a...

The numbers of people who are disengaged at in any one organisation is staggering. How do identify who they are in your own workforce, and how do turn things around so that they contributing to their fullest? Ishan Galapathy explores the concept of engagement in the workplace and the potential hidden within employees who may appear disengaged. Ishan identifies the significant portion of the workfo...

If you're immersed in the world of manufacturing or supply chain management, you've likely encountered the elusive concept of excellence. But what does it truly mean? Is it a destination or a journey? And how do we navigate the path to unlock excellence within ourselves and our organisations? With more than 25 years’ experience in manufacturing across the Asia Pacific region, Ishan Galapathy delve...