Straighten, or Setting in Order, is the second principal of the 5S system. In order for you to have an efficient work place, you need to have the correct tools and supplies close at hand…
STRAIGHTEN - The Second “S” of the 5 S System
SORT - The first “S” of the 5 S System
Sorting the things you need to do your job on your desk, in receiving, in the production area, on the assembly floor, and any work area helps you work more efficiently and less prone to…
Toyota Production System (TPS) - How it Influences Design
One of the first steps in the Toyota Production System is to define what adds value for the customer. During the design we try to completely define what the customer wants. What problems are they…
Machine Assembly - What Works Best
Most of the time the parts that come in first will be electrical and small parts for subassemblies; this allows you to assemble and wire without having the rest of the machine.
Lean Manufacturing and the 5 M's
Lean is an all encompassing philosophy that takes the 5M’s (Man, Material, Machines, Methods and Money), and harmonizes or helps orchestrates them together for the best possible outcome in your manufacturing operations.