Lean 55: Standardize

The lean 5S system contains 5 steps to achieving a more organized, controlled and efficient manufacturing plant. These steps are Sort, Set-i...

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Lean 5S: Shine

The lean 5S system contains 5 steps to achieving a more organized, controlled and efficient manufacturing plant. These steps are Sort, Set-i...

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Stop the Madness! Implement 5S

Donโ€™t just clean the mess, 5S!

Lean 5Sโ€™s stand for Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain and 5S is the most universal tool in ...

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How to Create a Lean VMI System (Part III)
(click here to begin this article series at Part I)

Iโ€™m sure anyone who has ever led a project can appreciate project obstacles. I have nev...

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How to Create a Lean VMI (Part II)

After completing our current state map (see Part I of this article series), it was clear that this diaper plant had huge improvement opportu...

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Establishing Lean Culture

Moving the Culture Forward - Stay the course with Lean

In the beginning steps of your lean journey, not everyone will be on board and wal...

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From Kaizen to Continuous Improvement

Kaizen Kickoff Complete! But now what?

So you are fully committed to your lean implementation and there is nothing that is going to get in ...

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