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ReThink Productivity Podcast

ReThink Productivity

Join Simon Hedaux, Co-Founder of ReThink Productivity, alongside a network of industry leaders, innovators, and clients as they share proven strategies to build smarter, leaner, and more profitable organisations.Whether you lead Operations, Strategy, or HR, this podcast delivers the tactical advice and real-world data you need to bridge the gap between high-level strategy and on-the-ground execution.What to Expect Every Month:Early Month: The Productivity PulseData-Driven Action: Hear directly from

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16:54

Productivity Pulse Episode 5

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2026/03/15

Send a text Hear directly from our experts—Sue, Simon, & James —who share real-world trends, new data findings, and actionable productivity insights We dig into stock to shelf benchmarking and reveal how much replenishment time is lost to movement and returns. We share early findings and details of our benchmarking report and Retail Technology Show plans • Early look at our retail benchmarking report launch • Why benchmarking gives context beyond raw task times • The real cost...

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22:33

Basket & Barometer Nov 2025 - Jan 2026 NotebookLM...

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2026/03/08

Send a text We gave NotebookLM our podcasts from November 2025 to February 2026 with Diane Wehrle CEO at Rendle Intelligence and this is what it came up with... We test a hard question: are UK retail’s brutal numbers a structural reset or a severe cyclical slump? We argue both sides with data on jobs, wages, footfall, discounts, online share, and consumer psychology, and find common ground on how to survive right now. • Structural shift versus cyclical contraction • Job losses, wage compressi...

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16:56

Basket & Barometer February 2026

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2026/03/01

Send a text Diane Wehrle CEO at Rendle Intelligence and Insights joins Simon for their monthly chat A cautious consumer shows up in January with fewer trips but bigger baskets, while retail parks gain and high streets hold on. We dig into youth unemployment, wage compression, AI’s impact on entry roles, and why productivity must carry the next phase of retail. • January footfall near flat with retail parks up • Sales values rise while transactions fall • Food inflation props value; non-...

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29:49

Productivity Pulse Episode 4

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2026/02/15

Send a text Hear directly from our experts—Sue, Simon, & James—who share real-world trends, new data findings, and actionable productivity insights. This month they are joined by special guest Ed Thompson We unpack how quick service restaurants (QSR) cut through rising costs and sharper peaks by separating delivery from dine‑in, scaling kiosks, and engineering seconds out of core tasks. Ed shares ground‑truth from trials that reveal hidden costs, smarter layouts, and why testing bea...

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15:05

Using MTM To Improve Methods, Not Just Set Time

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2026/02/09

Send us a text We explore with ReThink Productivity’s Simon Woodfield and Ed Thompson how MTM drives method improvement, not just time measurement, and share real case studies across logistics, retail food, and warehousing. We show how operator involvement, ergonomics, and clear coding lead to standard work, stronger business cases, and better rollouts. • Method determines the time, not the stopwatch • Ergonomic gains from reducing reach distances • Testing layouts and methods before rollout ...

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13:19

Basket & Barometer January 2026

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2026/02/01

Send us a text Building on the success of footfall insights we broaden the conversation with the Basket & Barometer podcast. Diane Wehrle CEO at Rendle Intelligence and Insights joins Simon for their monthly chat We unpack December’s retail data: footfall fell most in shopping centres, high streets held up better, and sales rose only because food prices stayed high. Confidence is inching higher, small towns are gaining share, and the high street is evolving rather than dying. • Footfall d...

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20:35

How MTM Really Works: From Motions To Time

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2026/01/25

Send us a text We dig into how MTM turns micro motions into fair, consistent time standards with ReThink Productivity’s Simon Woodfield and Ed Thompson and when to use MTM1, MTM2, or UAS for different kinds of work. We share how video, TMUs, and peer review remove bias and help teams set reliable, safe methods. • MTM motion categories and why they matter • Video-based analysis for repeatability and detail • Differences between MTM1, MTM2, and UAS • Choosing the right system for cycle length •...

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16:52

Productivity Pulse Episode 3

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2026/01/18

Send us a text Hear directly from our experts—Sue, Simon, & James—who share real-world trends, new data findings, and actionable productivity insights In this episode they discuss why parcel pickup times vary from 27 seconds to three minutes on average and show how storage design, retrieval systems, and colleague headsets drive speed, safety, and sales. The chat covers the sales uplift from parcel traffic, the strain of returns, and how lockers and paid returns could shift behaviour...

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14:30

What Is MTM And Why It Still Matters

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2026/01/11

Send us a text We unpack Method Time Measurement (MTM) with ReThink Productivity’s Simon Woodfield and Ed Thompson, from its 1940s roots to modern use with motion capture and VR. The chat explains how MTM coding works, and why fair, consistent standards matter. • Origins of MTM • Motion codes, influence factors and TMUs explained • When to use MTM versus a stopwatch • Hybrid approaches for fixed steps and variable customer moments • Training pathways and the main MTM variants • Building quick...

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12:18

Basket & Barometer December 2025

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2025/12/28

Send us a text Building on the success of footfall insights we broaden the conversation with the Basket & Barometer podcast. Diane Wehrle CEO at Rendle Intelligence and Insights joins Simon for their monthly chat We dig into why Black Friday footfall held up while November spending slumped, and what that split means for December. We talk inflation turning to deflation in fashion and furniture, caution on inventory, and the ripple effects that hit suppliers when retailers stumble. • Footfa...

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16:34

Productivity Pulse Episode 2

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2025/12/14

Send us a text Hear directly from our experts—Sue, Simon, & James—who share real-world trends, new data findings, and actionable productivity insights We unpack the wage rise headlines and the quiet costs they trigger up the ladder, then move to peak‑time realities: queues, break timing, and the real use of self‑checkout. We finish with fast wins in quick‑serve layouts and why adoption fails without hands‑on coaching. • Wage increases by age bands and implications for costs • Compre...

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13:36

The What, When, Why & How Of A Time And Motion Study

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2025/12/07

Send us a text We gave NotebookLM our record breaking blog to see what happened when they turned it into a podcast... We examine how modern time and motion studies expose hidden waste, translate seconds into savings, and protect sustainable pace. From Taylor and the Gilbreths to sensors and benchmarks, we map the methods, the maths, and the immediate actions that cut costs without cutting quality • Spotting inefficiency in everyday work • Time versus motion as separate measurements • Resourc...

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21:25

Basket & Barometer November 2025

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2025/11/30

Send us a text Building on the success of footfall insights we broaden the conversation with the Basket & Barometer podcast. Diane Wehrle CEO at Rendle Intelligence and Insights joins Simon for their monthly chat In this episode we cover why average transaction value now matters more than footfall, and how Black Friday has shifted the peak. We share sector signals, consumer confidence trends, and what the budget and labour market mean for Q4 • Footfall softness versus inflation-adjusted ...

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18:55

Productivity Pulse Episode 1

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2025/11/16

Send us a text Productivity Pulse Episode 1 Hear directly from our experts—Sue, Simon, & James—who share real-world trends, new data findings, and actionable productivity insights We dig into why efficiency swings across sites, how that volatility hurts peak service, and what workload models can do to stabilise performance. We also show how role drift reduces leadership time and how structured interviews add a 360 view that turns data into action. • Variable efficiency index ...

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1:42

Productivity Podcast 2.0

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2025/11/09

Send us a text 🚨 Podcast Reboot Alert! The ReThink Productivity Podcast is Back—and Smarter Than Ever! 🚀 We're thrilled to announce the official reboot of the ReThink Productivity Podcast with a brand-new format and a commitment to delivering high-impact, actionable insights twice a month Our new focus is simple: Less Noise, More Intelligence We’ll now be releasing two essential episodes per month—a mix of deep-dive interviews and actionable, data-driven insights—perfect for busy leaders who

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27:34

AI Value Track Podcast - Episode 3

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2025/11/02

Send us a text We weigh the real trade‑offs of building AI in‑house versus buying and configuring proven tools, and map a practical route from pilot to production without blowing the budget. Clear steps on data, governance, ethics, and IP help you create value you can measure. Build vs buy decisions tied to strategy and IP When generic problems justify off‑the‑shelf tools Niche bottlenecks and owning differentiated capability Real costs of talent, data architecture and compute&...

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12:37

AI Made This Podcast - Notebook LM October 2025

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2025/10/28

Send us a text Notebook LM has had some significant updates over the last few weeks Have a listen to the latest iteration of a Notebook LM created podcast based on ReThink marketing materials #theproductivityexperts Register for the 2026 Productivity Forum Find us in the Top 50 Productivity Podcasts Connect to Simon on LinkedIn Follow ReThink on LinkedIn

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32:26

AI Value Track Podcast - Episode 2

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2025/10/26

Send us a text We dig into practical AI that saves time: personal LLMs, embedded features already in your tools, and AI‑native agents that take action, not just give answers. We share proof points, pitfalls, and simple ways teams can adopt safely and quickly. Personal LLMs as thinking partners and draft acceleratorsEmbedded AI in email, slides, CRM, and meetingsAI‑native tools mapped to roles like SDR and legalAgents that act: scrape, configure, reset, and scheduleQuality, speed, and evidence...

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25:20

AI Value Track Podcast - Episode 1

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2025/10/19

Send us a text We strip away the jargon and show how to use AI as an assist that lifts productivity, trust, and measurable outcomes. From data readiness to culture, governance to first use cases, we focus on steps that turn hype into results. Clear definition of AI and human‑in‑the‑loopWhere AI adds value across knowledge workCulture over tech as the main blockerData readiness and training data basicsGovernance to reduce shadow AI risksLeaders modelling tools and setting objectivesSelecting f...

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24:27

The Evolution of Advanced Scheduling: How ModusForce...

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2025/10/12

Send us a text Theo Gott and Mark Stacey from ModusForce discuss the evolving landscape of workforce management and how their Dayforce implementation expertise helps organisations maximise efficiency and employee satisfaction. • The WFM market is experiencing 20% growth globally with key trends including AI automation, flexible working arrangements, and legislative changes • Advanced scheduling combines WFM capabilities with automated scheduling and budgeting to deliver significant opera...

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