5S Methodology

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

5S Methodology

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…

5S Basics

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

5S Basics

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

5S / Lean

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…

5S / Lean

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 / Lean

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 Methodology

5S Tool Control Solutions with Shadow Boards

Today while touring a manufacturing facility I saw the scene below. It’s a great example of the need for tool…

5S Basics

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?

5S Methodology

How to 5S Your Computer

This article originally appeared on Adaptive Business Management Systems and has been adapted and edited for clarity and formatting. This…

5S Methodology

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