5S Methodology
5S Methodology articles, posts and tips at SafeWork Insider. Includes: visual management, 5S trends, tool control best practices, more.
What Benjamin Franklin can teach us about 5S
I have a feeling Benjamin Franklin would love the 5S methodology. He was a very orderly guy. In fact, the well-known…
The Sort Phase – Playing the 5S “Moving House” Game
Do you remember the last time you moved from one residence to another? I don’t think I’ve ever met a person yet who says, “I love moving! Bring on the boxes!” Moving requires us to pack up and sort all of our
Make Your 5S Red Tag Program Successful
In any business, starting 5S can seem like an overwhelming task. The idea of organizing and sorting through hundreds of…
Set In Order – Hitting the Mark
If you ever bought a ticket to a live performance at a theatre or even a K.I.S.S. concert, then you’ve seen the second 5S method, set in order, in action. When a performer is
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…
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…
Making 5S Stick in Your Shop
This article, Making 5S Stick in your Shop, by Wayne Chaneski, originally appeared in Modern Machine Shop in July of…
5S Tool Control Solutions
Today while touring a manufacturing facility I saw the scene below. It’s a great example of the need for tool…
Improve Your 5S Shine Program – Clean to Inspect
The third S, in 5S, is commonly referred to as shine. A more accurate translation of the original Japanese word – seisou – is probably scrub or sweep. But shine does sound nicer. How can you improve your 5s shine program?