Develop Consulting shows how lean can help offsite construction sector

12 July 2024 Consultancy.uk

As part of its collaboration with the Offsite Alliance, Develop Consulting has hosted an event to showcase lean manufacturing principles. Aimed at the offsite construction sector, the event was hosted at a BMW MINI plant in Oxford.

Businesses in the UK and Europe continue to respond to unprecedented change – while having to balance their finances – something which has seen the lean experts at Develop Consulting come in for heavy demand. The firm offers digital training for lean principles to clients across the country, while supporting organisations in the healthcare, manufacturing and – most recently – aviation spaces, as they look to get the most from their resources.

Part of this offering includes a series of events which the consultancy hosts to help clients understand the potential of lean methodologies to find efficiencies, beyond the manufacturing world where they originated. The latest of these saw Develop working in collaboration with the Offsite Alliance to host a successful event at BMW MINI, aimed at the offsite construction sector.

Develop Consulting shows how lean can help offsite construction sector

Offsite construction refers to the planning, design, manufacture and assembly of building elements at a location other than their final installed location. This modular mode of production can help to support the rapid and efficient construction of a permanent structure.

Founded in 2019, the Offsite Alliance is a dynamic and innovative organisation at the forefront of promoting and advancing the construction industry. According to representatives from the group, the well-attended event in June 2024 highlighted the potential for lean methodologies to transform operations and boost efficiency in offsite manufacturing.

Gaynor Tennant from the Offsite Alliance commented, “We are delighted to have partnered with Develop Consulting for this fantastic event. Although the automotive industry is light years ahead, it’s crucial for our members to explore new methodologies that can enhance efficiency and quality in offsite manufacturing. The insights gained from this visit to BMW MINI will undoubtedly inspire new approaches within our industry.”

Part of the event saw participants treated to a world-class tour of the BMW MINI factory – a tactic Develop regularly deploys for clients to help demonstrate lean principles in action – where they witnessed first-hand how the methodology drives process transformation and enhances operational performance in a manufacturing setting.

Steve Clark, manufacturing and construction director at Develop Consulting, remarked, “We are thrilled with the success of this event and grateful to all who attended. It provided a unique opportunity for professionals in the offsite sector to see lean thinking in action and explore how these principles can be adapted to their own operations. The level of engagement and the insights shared demonstrate the industry’s commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.”

This helped the event attendees to gain discover how lean thinking is transforming offsite companies, and to network with peers from the Offsite Alliance, manufacturers, and supply chain partners. But according to Clark, it also helped to show how Develop’s expertise spans various aspects of the offsite construction industry, showing how they can be a trusted partner “from optimising manufacturing processes to enhancing supply chain efficiency and improving project delivery.”

Clark added, “The overwhelmingly positive response to this event has encouraged us to consider a series of similar gatherings in the coming year. We invite offsite construction companies to contact us for more information on future dates and how they can get involved.”

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