5S is a precursor to many lean manufacturing practices and one of many keys to forming a culture of kaizen (continuous improvement). 5S methodology training resources are easy to find on the internet. However, many of these resources lack quality and creativity. You may do well-enough if you have lots of time on your hands …
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In this episode you’ll learn: Why empowerment matters (0:39) Roadblock #1: Supervisors (3:02) Roadblock #2: Skills (5:03) Roadblock #3: Time (6:26) Roadblock #4: Tools (& Materials) (7:10) Roadblock #5: Physical Structures (8:28) Roadblock #6: Reward Systems (10:21) Roadblock #7: Information Systems (13:45)
In this episode you’ll learn: What is 3S? (0:58) Where does 3S come from? (1:40) Sort (2:09) Sweep (2:27) Standardize (3:30) How 3S works in practice (5:22) Four facts about 3S (6:07)
In this episode you’ll learn: The importance of taking action (0:00) The role of the Deming Cycle (4:23) The example of baking cookies (7:50) The role of validated learning (9:50) The example of 3S’ing a dresser (12:04) The general approach of 2 Second Lean (14:45) Why to start taking action first in the bathroom (16:30)
Our work at Lean Smarts brings us into contact with many companies interested in or practicing 2 Second Lean, authored by Paul Akers. The book presents lean in a wonderfully fun and simple way, which you can read about here in our summary of the FastCap operating system. You can also contact Paul with any lean …
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