Any successful implementation of 5s?
Any successful implementation of 5s?
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It seems to me as a lot of efforts for not that much in the end. Which is not to say that getting more organized is not a good idea...
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Any successful implementation of 5s?
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RE: Any successful implementation of 5s?
RE: Any successful implementation of 5s?
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RE: Any successful implementation of 5s?
RE: Any successful implementation of 5s?
One thing to keep in mind is that I work in an engineering office, not a manufacturing plant, so my exposure to lean manufacturing and 5S is through dedicated training events, and not through regular production meetings, etc. Your point about common sense is well taken, and I agree with you and BillPSU. The point that I was trying to make is that dedicated 5S programs do not have to be difficult or costly, and just having regular meetings with all of the employees can allow for meaningful discussions about how a company does business. Too often big companies operate inefficiently, and their bureaucracy makes implementation of lean initiatives exceedingly difficult.
RE: Any successful implementation of 5s?
In an office environment look for those processes which add cost but no customer benefit. A common example is office supplies being controlled under lock and key. How many dollars are you protecting and at what cost. Wasted time finding the keyholder and the key. Redundant processes are another area where I have seen waste. Copying PO's, packing lists, bill of ladings for just in case. Changing these and other wasteful practices requires people be willing to change including the bureaucracy and requires management buy-in.
RE: Any successful implementation of 5s?
Check sheets, pegboards, storage techniques all this is essential in a pull envoirenment where there is no time to waste and no room for waste (muda).
Every operator knows time wastred will affect his CT and take him over the takt time of the process; if this occurs, the team leader will immidiately notice it and address the issue.
In a pull background, where is little safety stock, implentation if 5S is peremptory.
-vhs