MARCH 2018

 
 
 
 

A busy start for 2018


We trust that you have made a great start to 2018, and that you and your team members are enthusiastic and engaged for the year ahead. 


Our first major event for 2018 was the Best Practice Network National Summit recently held on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. It was very well attended with over 100 participants listening to some impressive case studies of transformation and building capability.




Drew Locher and Nick Katko, our international guest speakers, gave great insight into leadership and best-practice lean implementation with their pre-summit workshops and keynote addresses. 


We are already working on the 2019 National Summit to be held in Melbourne on 22 February - the theme will be centred around technology, lean and people.




Make the most of our ‘Member Requests’ service


The Best Practice Network aims to bring its members together in a range of activities to share, learn and improve their businesses. You can see what activities are planned at our website


There is no substitute for practitioner-to-practitioner learning to motivate and provide those insights that deliver better practices. Our network continues to grow in Western Australia, Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. 


Remember, we are only a question away if you need some advice from our membership and our network facilitators. Our ‘Member Request’ service is working very well, with many positive contributions and we sincerely thank our members for generously responding and sharing their ideas.


Just a reminder to join our Best Practice Network Linkedin Group where we regularly share industry updates, blogs, and the latest lean and operational excellence information. We welcome your contributions and perspectives to the Group.


We look forward to seeing you at upcoming events around Australia throughout the year. 

 

Best wishes, 



Victor Caune

National Facilitator - Best Practice Network 

victor@bestpracticenetwork.com.au

0413 718 986





[Mike Sage, WA Network Facilitator, congratulates Victor on his 65th birthday at the National Summit]

 
 
 
 

Upcoming Events


20 March 2018
SLQ - Coaching for Lean Problem Solving 

QLD


21 March 2018
Goldstar Transport - Supply Chain Simulation Workshop

WA


22 March 2018
BlueScope Hastings
 - Lessons from the BlueScope Safety Journey 

VIC


23 March 2018
Wilson Transformers
 - Servant Leadership, and High-Mix Low-Volume Value Streams

VIC/NSW


11 April 2018

ASC - Project Management Maintenance Strategies WA


11 & 12 April 2018

Street Furniture - Value Stream Mapping to Eliminate Waste

NSW


19 April 2018

Note Printing Australia - Advanced Quality Systems

VIC


19 April 2018

Flight Centre - CI Leaders, Challenges and Opportunities

QLD


24 April 2018

Parmalat - Strategy Deployment, Using the X Matrix

QLD


2 May 2018

Ontex Australia 

Quality Systems and Quality Assurance 

NSW


2 May 2018

Laminex - The Continuous Improvement Journey at Laminex

WA


3 May 2018

Nexans Olex - How to Transform to Flow 

VIC


8 May 2018

Cochlear - Medical Devices: Lean Implementation

QLD


17 May 2018

Sugar Australia - Leadership Development for Current & Emerging Leaders 

VIC


17 May 2018

Autocare - Dock to Door 

NSW


Aug/Sep 2018

Dennis McCarthy National Workshops - Lean TPM, A Practical Blueprint for Performance Improvement 

NSW, QLD, VIC, WA


Visit our website to:

- View Event Flyers

- View Calendars

- Register Online

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Best Practice Networker Award 2018:

Anthony Wensley, QLD

    

Congratulations Anthony Wensley from Queensland, who was the recipient of the 2018 Best Practice Networker Award. 

The award recognises Anthony’s contributions to the manufacturing industry over many years, and for his valued efforts in networking and promoting excellence within the business community. Well done Anthony!

 
 

2018 Best Practice Network 

National Summit - Wrap-up

 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

On 23 February, over 100 members travelled from across Australia to attend the 2018 Best Practice Network Third National Summit on the Sunshine Coast. This year’s theme was ‘Leading Transformation and Building Capability’ . 

Our two international guest speakers, Drew Locher and Nick Katko, were joined by six expert speakers from some of Australia’s largest companies.  

Despite the torrential rain that day (so much for the ‘Sunshine' Coast!) it was a fantastic National Summit, and participants returned to their workplaces with many new learnings and ideas. Thank you to all who attended, our speakers, and to Kevin Bennett, Network Facilitator NSW/QLD, and his team for organising an excellent Summit.

Members can access copies of the presentations via the Members-only online login section - email Shane Vaughan, Network Coordinator, to request your login details if needed.


“Thank you for a very well-conducted and informative Best Practice Network National Summit in Queensland. I really enjoyed it and am inspired to apply the learnings at our factory.” 

Francois Steverlynch, Managing Director, Crusader Hose 


 
 
 

Recent Event Highlights

 
 
 
 
 


8 February 2018 - Women in Operational Leadership - 

Australian Red Cross Blood Service WA


Thanks to all those who participated in our Women in Operational Leadership event! Over 30 people from a diverse range of companies attended, and all participants engaged in lively conversation to make the most of this networking opportunity. And a heartfelt thank you to our speakers - Amanda, Rene, Jennifer and Charley - for sharing their stories and wisdom.

Maria Yakimov, Network Coordinator WA - Best Practice Network


 
 
 
 
 


15 February 2018 - Astra Zeneca Supply Chain, Think Global Make Local - Astra Zeneca NSW


“I liked the presentations which involved all areas of Supply Chain. For myself, the key take-away was the go-cards and visual management boards specifically designed for warehouse. I would like to implement this as soon as possible within Ontex.”


Rakesh Shetty, Supply Chain Manager, Ontex Global


 
 
 
 
 

22 February 2018 - Nick Katko, Introduction to Lean Accounting - QLD


“After attending the workshop by Nick Katko with our Financial Manager and Administration Manager, we believe the techniques that Nick described will be simple to implement and be a great help in focusing on particular value add streams."


Lionel Armistead, General Manager, SLQ 


 
 
 
 
 


28 February & 1 March 2018 - Drew Locher Workshop, VSM for the Office - ANCA VIC


“With the help of Drew, we were able to remove ourselves from the day-to-day by taking a step back and walking through our own processes, really scrutinising what we really did, and what value that really gave us. It gave us a great opportunity for self reflection and to really see objectively what parts of our processes were providing value, and which weren't.”

Matt Mannix, Custom Solutions Manager, ANCA


 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Join our Best Practice Network Group on Linkedin


Best Practice Network group encourages constructive contributions from Operational Professionals around the world.


Group members are encouraged to contribute their comments and their own posts provided that these topics relate to best practice in operations.


Connect with us today!

 
 
 


Your Best Practice Network Team

 
 


Victor Caune

National Facilitator

+61 413 718 986

victor@bestpracticenetwork.com.au

 
 
 
 
 



Kevin Bennett

New South Wales and Queensland Facilitator

+61 407 144 963

kevin@bestpracticenetwork.com.au

 
 
 
 
 



Neil Hooke

Victoria Facilitator

+61 419 569 017

neil@bestpracticenetwork.com.au

 
 
 
 
 



Mike Sage

Western Australia Facilitator

+61 408 936 601

mike@bestpracticenetwork.com.au


 
 
 
 
 


Shane Vaughan

National Coordinator

+61 476 244 500

shane@bestpracticenetwork.com.au

 
 
 
 
 


Kate Bennett

QLD NSW Coordinator

+61 407 144 963

kate@bestpracticenetwork.com.au

 
 
 
 
 


Maria Yakimov

WA Coordinator

+61 437 266 413

maria@bestpracticenetwork.com.au

 
 
 
 
 
 

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