guides

A selection of GembaDocs guides to help you become a lean business, from getting started with SOPs to quick guides on GembaDocs’ modules.

Guide to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

A guide to understanding SOPs, how to implement them and some good practice tips and advice from Tom Hughes, CEO of GembaDocs, and lean champion.

How to save time making manufacturing instructions

The PDF guide covers:

Why standard operating procedures (SOPs) matter
Types of SOPs in manufacturing
What makes an effective SOP
Technology and SOPs
How SOPs improve operational efficiency
Case videos and examples of SOPs in action
Continuous improvement

Download SOP guide

Skills Training Matrix Toolkit

Get started with our practical guide to implementing a Skills Matrix on paper or digitally to enhance workforce training, competency tracking, and continuous improvement – plus free skills excel template to give it a go!

Understand what a skills matrix is
5 steps to build and use a skills matrix
Free Skills Sheets Template
Skills matrix in action with real case examples

Download skills guide

On Prem GembaDocs Technical Guide

To find out more about the suitability of On-Prem SOP software, as well as the technical GembaDocs requirements, download our guide which outlines:

guides

Guide to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

How to save time making manufacturing instructions

Download SOP guide

Skills Training Matrix Toolkit

Download skills guide

On Prem GembaDocs Technical Guide

Download on-prem guide

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