5S / Lean
5S/Lean articles and resources at SafeWork Insider provide key information on optimizing your business for efficiency. Lean manufacturing focuses on minimizing prouduction waste and maximizing productivity. 5S systems contribute to Lean efforts by creating workplace organization and worker behaviors that improve efficiency, productivity and safety.
The 5S / Lean articles and resources here address common questions including why Lean initiatives fail, why you need Total Productive Maintenance, and why 5S makes sense in the warehouse. You’ll also find information on Lean trends, 5S training tips and more.
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5S and Color Coding for the Food Industry
5S and color coding are a natural fit for the food industry. You can create safe and clean spaces from…
5S Management Musts to Sustain Your Program
Sustaining is commonly regarded as the most difficult part of 5S. In that regard, I've listed below what I call "Management Musts" for sustaining 5S.
KPI Boards: Why are businesses better with them in place?
There isn’t one specific design to track key business objectives – what works for one company, might not work for another. KPIs are closely linked to strategic objectives. KPIs assist in answering the most critical business
How to Design a 5S Reward and Recognition Program
As the employer, your challenge is to create a successful environment for growth. With reward and recognition programs you can…
Change Workplace Culture with 5S
Are you changing mindsets? Will people do the right thing even when nobody is looking? If not, something needs to…
10 Tips to Liven Up Standardized Work
“10 Tips to Liven Up Standardized Work,” By Benoit Chouinard, Main Associate at Soltiosn vSmart for our previous blog in…
5S Sustainment Maintenance Chart
A 5S Assignment Chart is one of the best aids in sustaining a daily 5S process. The assignment chart lists:
Sustain Your 5S Program With 5S Audits
The most tried-and-true step to sustain your 5S program is to conduct audits. With 5S audits, you can reveal hidden…
DIY 5S Implementation vs. a 5S Consultant
So you have decided it's time to implement a 5S system? Great! Now, will you carry out the implementation yourself or should you hire a 5S Consultant to guide you? Here is some helpful information to help you make your decision.