5SToday

03/23/2015

03/20/2015

Implementing a 5S program? This DVD explains the basics:

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03/19/2015

Don't overlook safety today!

03/18/2015

Do you know what TIMWOOD stands for? And do you know how to avoid it?

Lean’s primary concern has been, since its inception, the elimination of any kind of waste from the workplace. These wastes aren’t limited to what we traditionally think of when the word is mentioned, and, in the Lean vernacular, actually denote seven specific categories, which are… Transport Invent…

03/17/2015

Did You Know: Lean can be good for the environment.

Lean Six Sigma aims to eliminate all kinds of waste, and reducing those wastes often has a positive environmental impact.

03/16/2015

Print labels to encourage the five S's with an in-house industrial label printer.

The LabelTac Thermal Label Printer can be used for Arc Flash Label Printing, Pipe Markers, and Facility labeling.

03/12/2015

To see success with lean efforts, you need to create a good framework.

Lean manufacturing has been used for decades to take businesses from crippling inefficiency to behemoths of industry. That said, while there’s no denying the potential effectiveness of Lean and Six Sigma, there is certainly room for a varying degree of success. Each business is unique, and this play…

03/11/2015

Don't waste time addressing the wrong problems in your workplace. This article dissects the complexities of the DMAIC problem-solving method and how to use it effectively.

DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) is a method of problem solving that is closely tied to Lean thinking and strategizing. That said, DMAIC can also be implemented independently of any larger plan or methodology, and still effectively quash out individual problems and slowdowns th…

03/09/2015

Kanban = a lean tool worth looking into.

We take a look at the Kanban process and how it can improve and simplify your business. Increase your efficiency today with Kanban.

03/06/2015

Check out Safety Experts Talk, a podcast that discusses safety and lean manufacturing topics. Now on iTunes!

Preview and download the podcast Safety Experts Talk on iTunes. Read episode descriptions and customer reviews.