Lean Manufacturing + Just-in-Time (JIT) Production
3 min read Lean manufacturing just-in-time (JIT) production are two concepts that have quite a bit in common but are actually distinct strategies. Where JIT…
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5S Factory: Unlocked
2 min read 5s is the organization of the workplace or a factory that enables the workers to control their work area and eliminate obstacles…
The First Pillar of 5S: Sort
2 min read Kicking off a 5S program begins with Seiri, or the Sorting step. Unused or little-used inventory and tools hamper productivity, create hazards,…
Improving Workplace Efficiency with Floor Marking
2 min read A workplace where employees or visitors can easily understand how an area operates based on signs, labels, and other visual cues is…
Obeya – The Lean War Room
2 min read What is an Obeya? An Obeya room is a major component of Lean manufacturing and Lean-thinking strategies. Originally stemming from the Toyota…
Product Quality – How can it be better Controlled?
5 min read What Drives Product Quality? Quality of products is imperative in just about any business, though its importance changes with a variety of…
Reducing Waste – Improving Margins vs. Increasing Perceived Customer Value
4 min read Reducing Waste and Cutting Costs to Improve Profit? We all know that there a lot – and I mean a whole lot…
5S The Best Lean Starting Point? Yep, And Here’s Why
4 min read Why 5S first? Let’s be honest, there are many discussions out there such as 5S Lean groups on LinkedIn and other professional…
These Are The Best Ways To Improve Your Lean Efforts
5 min read For most businesses these days, Lean Six Sigma is an extremely common business practice to be implemented, but it isn’t always as…
Effective Feedback = Amplified Success
2 min read One of the most underutilized, yet highly effective tools in the workplace is meaningful feedback. It is simply not enough, or very…