Productivity Planning

Turn insight into a focused 12-month improvement plan

After completing your Productivity Assessment, the next step is to turn insight into structured, measurable action. Productivity Planning is a facilitated workshop designed to transform your assessment findings into a clear 12-month improvement plan with defined KPIs, ownership, and alignment to the site strategy.

This is a practical, collaborative phase.
We work with a cross-functional steering group from your site to ensure the plan is realistic, prioritised, and capable of delivering measurable performance improvement.

Purpose of the Planning Phase

Translate assessment findings into a structured 12-month roadmap

Align improvement activity with strategic priorities

Define KPIs and success measures linked to productivity, quality, service, cost, and culture

Build ownership and accountability at every level

Create the foundation for the Productivity Partnership delivery phase

What the Planning Phase Involves

1. Pre-Workshop Review

We analyse the assessment outputs alongside your performance data and strategic goals to ensure the session focuses where it adds most value.

Inputs include:

Assessment findings
Current performance metrics
Site strategy and priorities
Operational plans and customer commitments

2. Collaborative Planning Workshop

A structured session with your steering group to prioritise opportunities and shape the year-ahead plan.

Typical agenda includes:

Review of assessment outputs and benchmark scores
Prioritisation of opportunities using impact/effort analysis
Definition of critical improvement themes
Development of measurable objectives and KPIs
Sequencing of activity into a manageable roadmap
Clarifying ownership and governance arrangements

Led by:
Your Manufacturers Network Practitioner with deep experience across operations, leadership, systems, and culture.

Workshop style:

Practical, fast-paced, and evidence-based
Facilitated discussion to build alignment
Designed to maximise engagement and ownership

3. Development of the 12-Month Improvement Plan

Working with you, we build a clear, structured plan that balances quick wins with longer-term capability building.

Your plan includes:

12-month activity roadmap
Prioritised actions and expected outcomes
Defined owners and delivery responsibilities
Supporting KPIs and performance measures
Risks, assumptions, and resource considerations
Governance structure for steering group reviews

This becomes the foundation for your site’s improvement activity and provides a direct link into the Productivity Partnership.

Structure of Your 12-Month Plan

Component

Description

Strategic Alignment

Ensures improvement activity supports site objectives and customer requirements.

Improvement Themes

Clear focus areas such as flow, waste, quality, leadership capability, OEE, planning, and problem-solving.

KPIs & Measures

Leading and lagging indicators aligned to productivity, cost, service, quality, and culture.

Monthly Roadmap

Sequenced activity ensuring workload is manageable and realistic.

Ownership & Roles

Named owners for each action, supported by the steering group.

Governance Rhythm

Quarterly reviews, monthly prioritisation, and reporting expectations.

Typical Outputs

By the end of the planning phase, you will receive:

A complete 12-month improvement plan
Prioritised actions aligned to strategic goals
Defined KPIs and success criteria
A proposed steering group structure
A clear link to the Productivity Partnership delivery model
A practical plan ready for execution

Who Should Be Involved

To maximise impact, the planning workshop is delivered with a cross-functional steering group, typically including:

Site Leader / General Manager
Operations / Production Manager
Engineering Lead
Quality Lead
HR / People representative
Finance / CI Lead
Team Leaders or Supervisors where required

This ensures the plan is both strategically credible and operationally grounded.

Structure of Your 12-Month Plan

Productivity Assessment

Objective review of current performance

Clarity and quantified opportunities