<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[SC Consulting]]></title><description><![CDATA[SC Consulting specializes in applying custom-tailored continuous improvement frameworks to help clients reduce waste and improve efficiency.]]></description><link>https://www.scconsultingservice.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:19:53 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.sc-consulting.biz/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Spending Money on Continuous Improvement Consulting Is a Horrible Idea (For Most Firms)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most companies waste money on CI consulting because they aren’t culturally ready for improvement. Leadership won’t commit, teams don’t communicate, and the shop floor isn’t involved. CI succeeds only when employees feel safe to speak up, leaders model the behavior, and the culture supports learning. You can hire a consultant, but your org still has to walk through the door.]]></description><link>https://www.scconsultingservice.com/post/why-spending-money-on-continuous-improvement-consulting-is-a-horrible-idea-for-most-firms</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6924c6fa56b819e3fb96a324</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 21:26:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c5199f_8c16a69a93f245bc8772e453a9cafd03~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_559,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jake Anderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Value Stream Mapping and Analytics: Cut Waste, Boost ROI]]></title><description><![CDATA[VSM is your GPS for processes. Pair it with predictive analytics and it turns improvement from guesswork into a data-driven strategy.]]></description><link>https://www.scconsultingservice.com/post/stop-guessing-where-the-waste-is-value-stream-mapping-meets-predictive-analytics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e4b8b32849e99ade0f97a3</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:34:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9fdc37_e1db274b5c674178b097f0bc46bd476d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jake Anderson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Eight Wastes: A Practical Breakdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lean and Continuous Improvement identify eight forms of waste, known by the acronym DOWNTIME: Defects, Overproduction, Waiting, Neglect of talent, Transportation, Inventory, Motion, and Excess Processing. These wastes appear across industries—from aerospace to construction—and create hidden costs, risks, and inefficiencies. By recognizing and addressing them with the right tools and mindset, organizations can boost efficiency, resilience, and long-term growth.]]></description><link>https://www.scconsultingservice.com/post/the-eight-wastes-a-practical-breakdown</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68def154011b75dd1ce11ebe</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 23:57:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9fdc37_52eda93524b749e9883f34ad05db101f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_827,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jake Anderson</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>