5S

How to Establish 5S in the Workplace

How to Establish 5S in the Workplace

The 5S method is designed to create some structure in the workplace, being carried out to pinpoint areas that halt productivity in order to implement improvements. Although carrying out the 5S method once can lead to some great results, many businesses choose to do it every year as they can see the benefits it offers

Mike Wilson | January 17, 2023 | 5S


Quality Circles

Quality Circles

Companies are always looking for ways to improve the quality of the products and services they provide. In addition, they are constantly trying to find ways to cut waste and improve the way the company operates. While there are certainly a lot of different strategies that can effectively improve quality in many ways, quality circles

Tony Ferraro | September 26, 2021 | 5S | 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma



Safety – The Last Pillar of 6S

Safety – The Last Pillar of 6S

Everyone knows how useful 5S is and how it transforms a messy workplace into something tidier and more productive. However, let’s remind ourselves of what goes into a well-rounded 5S program that is there to stay, rather than one that fizzles out and disappears. Sort/Seri is the first step in a workplace transformation which aims

Mackenzie Busby | September 15, 2020 | 5S, 6S | 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Workplace Safety


Using 5S Tools to Keep a Clean and Efficient Workspace

Using 5S Tools to Keep a Clean and Efficient Workspace

5S is used in all kinds of businesses ranging from occupations in manufacturing to office jobs. Its ubiquity is due to the relatively simple and cohesive application that results in greatly improved working conditions not only for employees but for the success of the company as a whole. Those improvements boil down to a spotless

Mackenzie Busby | August 13, 2020 | 5S, Lean, Lean Manufacturing | 5S, Facility Efficiency, Lean, Lean Manufacturing


Foundational Concepts of Lean

Foundational Concepts of Lean

Lean manufacturing utilizes a number of strategies and tools to improve the business by boosting productivity and eliminating waste. The following are just a handful of the most common Lean tools, many have been adopted from manufacturing in Japan and the Toyota Production System . 5S (The Visual Workplace) 5S is a system of creating

Jesse Allred | June 7, 2019 | 5S, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Kanban, Lean, Lean Manufacturing | 5S, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Kanban, Lean, Lean Manufacturing