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8

Wastes

Identify and minimise what's holding your business back

There are eight common types of waste and they're happening every single day in your company. The first step in dealing with them, is to know what they are.

Our 8 Wastes guide covers:

  • What's considered waste?
  • What does the acronym DOWNTIME mean?
  • How to do an 8 Wastes audit

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The Better SMB

Beyond his consulting work, Rob Bull is the co-creator and co-host of the Better SMB Podcast, a platform dedicated to helping small and medium-sized businesses improve performance, strengthen leadership, and achieve sustainable growth.

Through conversations with business owners, industry experts, and operational excellence practitioners, Rob explores practical strategies that organisations can apply to build capability, improve productivity, and create lasting success.

The podcast reflects NZLA's commitment to sharing real-world knowledge and making world-class thinking accessible to New Zealand businesses, regardless of size.

Listen to the Better SMB Podcast: The Better SMB Podcast on Spotify

For additional resources based on the Better SMB, including the sector leading Perform IQ Tool. Head to The Better SMB Website.