5S seems like the simplest Lean method. It has five steps, decades of history, and hundreds of descriptions online. Yet, 5S implementations return to the workshop agenda in the same plants year after year.
5S seems like the simplest Lean method. It has five steps, decades of history, and hundreds of descriptions online. Yet, 5S implementations return to the workshop agenda in the same plants year after year.
A machine breakdown in the middle of a production shift is one of those moments no one likes. The mechanic is busy elsewhere, the operator is idle, and the plan falls apart. And when the mechanic finally arrives and asks when the last time someone checked the oil level or cleaned the filter, the answer can be telling.
Do you manage a production floor and feel like you're putting out fires faster than you can prevent them? Are employees unsure what to do when the line stops? Is every day a struggle with downtime, shortages, and information chaos? If any of these situations sound familiar, you probably need Lean.
Employee turnover and seasonal hiring are among the biggest obstacles to maintaining standards on the shop floor today. Not because new hires are inferior, but because the induction they receive often doesn't give them the opportunity to understand and remember these standards.
Proper road planning and design can reduce the risk of accidents and increase productivity. Minimum road widths are regulated by law, and their dimensions vary depending on the type of road and its intended use.
Proper road planning and design can reduce the risk of accidents and increase productivity. Minimum road widths are regulated by law, and their dimensions vary depending on the type of road and its intended use.
Effective and thoughtful design of marking, transport and logistics is the key to creating a safe, effective and profitable work space. By improving the organization of processes and ensuring adequate marking, the company can achieve greater performance, reduce costs and increase the margin.