التصنيف: Insights Middle East

Luis Quelhas Senior DirectorKaizen Institute Middle East & Western Europe In April 2026, the Local Content and Government Procurement Authority (LCGPA) announced a policy that would transform management consulting in Saudi Arabia: a minimum local content requirement of 30% for consulting tenders, effective from 1 April 2027 for contracts worth SAR 10 million or more.…

100% Citizen satisfaction – 10% Missed call rate + 30% Request processing rate Faced with growing citizen expectations, tight budget constraints, and structural organizational complexity, public services and local authorities are at a turning point. How can they improve service quality while mobilizing internal teams in a sustainable way? How can they move from isolated…

+80% Vaccination rate -40% Waiting time -10% Prescription errors Improving the quality of healthcare and patient safety is a fundamental pillar of modern health systems. With this premise, Sagunto Hospital, located in the Valencian Community, has been consolidating a strong commitment to excellence and innovation in care delivery in recent years. With a vision focused…

3.2 M€ Total cumulative saving +10% Expected productivity increase 150 Improvement actions implemented In an increasingly competitive and dynamic market, companies need to adopt continuous improvement practices to ensure operational efficiency and sustainability. Anecoop stands out in this landscape, as it has demonstrated that, with the right tools and a structured approach, challenges can be…

In today’s corporate world, pursuing efficiency and continuous improvement is crucial for maintaining competitiveness and meeting rising customer expectations. Lean Management is a key ally in this journey toward excellence. Within this realm, a key concept is the Gemba, where work is performed. This article explores the meaning of Gemba and discusses how the practice…

In 2024, global manufacturers installed 542,000 industrial robots, which is more than double the figure from a decade ago and the fourth consecutive year above the half-million mark. The world’s operational robot stock now totals 4.66 million units. The International Federation of Robotics projects 700,000 annual installations by 20281.  Additionally, the World Economic Forum projects…

Change management is crucial for organizations’ sustainable growth in today’s dynamic and competitive landscape. This article explores the basics of change management, highlighting its importance, impact, and critical models and theories. It also addresses the role of Kaizen and continuous improvement in facilitating transformation processes. Companies can better prepare to face challenges and seize opportunities…

In March of 2026, the global manufacturing sector encountered an unanticipated issue that had not been budgeted for. The J.P. Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers’ Index) declined from a 44-month high of 51.8 in February to 51.3, with 12 of the 33 surveyed economies — Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Romania, Russia,…

Organizations allocate significant financial resources to leadership training annually, yet the majority of leaders return to their positions unchanged. The certificates have been issued, the slide decks are stored on shared drives, the engagement scores look satisfactory, and six months later, the same problems persist. The team continues to avoid challenging discussions, the strategy remains…

In an increasingly volatile and demanding business world, the ability to adapt, reduce waste, and create value for customers has become a condition for survival. Organizations that thrive are those that manage to create a culture of continuous improvement, where learning and evolution are integral to employees’ daily routines. The development of continuous improvement skills…