Does keeping an organized workplace really create a competitive advantage? A Minnesota machining/fabricating shop is showing how the 5S Method promotes worker safety and raises plant productivity.

Challenge: A global manufacturer was focused on reallocating labor to reduce product damage and costs. Within its dynamic environment, it was crucial to adhere to safety protocols while improving ...

In many companies, 5S often gets treated like the vegetable salad at a company-sponsored buffet — everyone knows it’s good for one’s health, but many silently skip it for the steak.

Learn how 5S provides a “disciplined” approach to plant organization. Learn how to implement the first 3 S Sort, Set in Order, and Shine. Understand the benefits of the first 3 S to you and your ...

Learn how to implement 4th S, Standardize. Learn how to implement 5th S, Sustain. Understand the types of resistance that you will encounter during implementation. Understand how to create a culture ...

Organizational concepts like 5S and standardized work are key to making the Lean methodology tick. But when these two waste-reducing tools are forced upon employees rather than implemented with their ...