Many manufacturing facilities have opted to follow the path towards a “5S” workplace organizational and housekeeping methodology as part of continuous improvement or lean manufacturing processes. The ...

Workers in occupational health and safety in a manufacturing environment may find themselves having to adopt lean production techniques, both within their occupational health (OH) department and in ...

Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu and Shitsuke -- these five "S" words make up the Japanese principle of lean and efficient work habits. Translated into English -- sort, set in order, shine, standardize ...

Successful project improvement managers implementing lean manufacturing techniques use the 5S methodology to eliminate waste and improve customer satisfaction. To eliminate waste, project managers ...

Lean manufacturing isn't just a trendy concept; it's a strategic framework designed to streamline processes, slash costs and boost productivity. By minimizing waste and focusing on value-added ...

Let’s begin with a brief run-down on just what “lean methodology” is and where it came from. Lean methodology originated mostly from the Toyota Production System. The Toyota Motor Corporation came to ...

Many of the physical setups and mental tactics we've recommended to banish desktop clutter and the like can be summarized by the 5S methodology. It's a Japanese system consisting of five principles to ...

“Lean” methodology creates quality improvement and leadership capacity, which is currently missing in ambulatory care settings. Failure to create this capacity will minimize transformation efforts.