What is Poka Yoke?
The term poka yoke may sound odd to the average person reading in English, but it is actually a very...
The term poka yoke may sound odd to the average person reading in English, but it is actually a very...
You’ve done it! You’ve chosen to start a new 5S program at your business. Get ready for quite the ride...
Lean manufacturing just-in-time (JIT) production are two concepts that have quite a bit in common but are actually distinct strategies....
5s is the organization of the workplace or a factory that enables the workers to control their work area and...
Kicking off a 5S program begins with Seiri, or the Sorting step. Unused or little-used inventory and tools hamper productivity,...
A workplace where employees or visitors can easily understand how an area operates based on signs, labels, and other visual...
What is an Obeya? An Obeya room is a major component of Lean manufacturing and Lean-thinking strategies. Originally stemming from...
What Drives Product Quality? Quality of products is imperative in just about any business, though its importance changes with a...
Reducing Waste and Cutting Costs to Improve Profit? We all know that there a lot - and I mean a...
Why 5S first? Let's be honest, there are many discussions out there such as 5S Lean groups on LinkedIn and...