Recently we talked about the 5 S process developed from the Toyota Production System. We made a video and put it out on YouTube to walk through our shop and show how the 5 S…
5 S Process in an Assembly Shop
Whose Decision is it Anyway?
It is way too easy to say that because I’m the boss, I decide. The opposite view might be that you require consensus with all those involved before a decision can be made.
Sustain - the Fifth "S" of the 5 S System
If you have gone to all the work of setting up the system you must sustain or even improve on it to keep the system working properly. Things change and you need to be flexible.…
Standardize- The Fourth “S” of the 5 S System
Standardizing involves creating a consistent approach for carrying out tasks and procedures amongst all employees and departments. Orderliness is the core of standardization.
SHINE - the Third "S" of the 5 S System
Shine is going through and cleaning up the work area. At the end of the day each person needs to clean up their workstation, sweep the floors, clean off their desk, and return tools to…