Journal
Notes from the studio and the line
Short articles on mapping, measurement, layout habits, and preparing for a campus visit.
How to read a value-stream map on a noisy shop floor
A practical walk-through of the symbols that matter when you are standing beside the line rather than at a desk.
Measuring work without stopping the work
Tips from our work-study tutors on timing tasks fairly when operators are wary of the stopwatch.
Five layout mistakes we still see in small cells
From reach that looks fine on a drawing to stillages that force a twist on every pick.
Preparing for an Alderway open day
What to wear, what to ask tutors, and how to get the most from a campus visit before you enrol.