Guides
A selection of GembaDocs guides to help you become a lean business, from getting started with SOPs to quick guides on GembaDocs’ modules.
How to save time making manufacturing instructions
- 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
Skills Training Matrix Toolkit
- 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
State of Lean 2026 Report
- The foundation for transformation is firmly in place.
- Infrastructure weakness undermines otherwise strong cultural gains.
- The challenge is cascading commitment into daily habits.
- Systems make discipline sustainable.
- The data shows exactly where to focus next.
Download
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.
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:
- Suitability to your needs
- Benefits of self-hosting
- Technical specification required
- Technical install guide outline