Mar 27, 2023
When you add “safety” to 5S, you achieve 6S, a system that manufacturing companies rely on to evaluate hazards within the day-to-day operation of Lean workplaces. Whether you’re just getting started with 5S methodology, or you have a good understanding of 5S...
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Aug 8, 2022
Lean and 5S methodologies aim to create clean, ordered facilities and improve function using clear communication tools and consistent processes, which boosts safety. Industrial locations often combine tools from 5S and Lean processes for a tailor-made communication...
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Mar 24, 2022
Proper warehouse organization is critical for optimizing efficiency, not to mention increasing safety and boosting overall worker satisfaction. Have you ever reached into your toolbox for a flathead screwdriver, only to have to dig through the entire toolbox to find...
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Sep 13, 2021
Visual communication and industrial safety go hand in hand: Without clear cues and instructions, employees and visitors in a warehouse setting may be injured. While stop signs and directional cues are some of the most common options, visual communication goes beyond...
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Sep 7, 2021
Visual cues—especially those that pair graphics and text—are beneficial as part of an industrial facility’s safety and training programs. This form of communication is easy to recognize and decipher at a glance, so people can make appropriate choices and decide on the...
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Aug 9, 2021
In any industrial facility, communication and visual cues can improve day-to-day operations—but what process is best for your facility? In facilities that struggle with production backlogs, excess waste, or defective products coming off the line, a visual management...
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