Jan 8, 2018
We can help you make 2018 The Year of Organization. Getting your business organized is key to increasing productivity and employee safety. When information and directions are clearly communicated via visual cues throughout your worksite, more work can get done more...
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Aug 10, 2017
According to a recent Staples survey of over 5,600 customers, a messy workspace can contribute to about one hour a week in “lost time” because an employee is distracted by something in the work area or is looking for something in the unorganized workspace. Dr. Donald...
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Jul 10, 2017
What is a Gemba Walk? According to the Lean Lexicon, 5th Edition, a gemba walk is defined as follows: A management practice for grasping the current situation through direct observation and inquiry before taking action. Gemba means “actual place” in Japanese. Lean...
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May 24, 2017
Change can be hard. For companies switching over to a 5S and Lean management style, it can be a tough transition at first. Our Online 5S Game has been a hit with companies looking for a great ice-breaker at team meetings and for introducing 5S practices to new...
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Apr 14, 2017
Spring cleaning is one of those things most people have a love/hate relationship with – or just hate it. Those that find comfort in cleaning and decluttering (Martha Stewart calls spring cleaning “satisfying” in her 2006 book, “Martha Stewart’s Homekeeping Handbook,”)...
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Sep 14, 2016
Are you thinking about implementing 5S and Lean practices for your facility’s workplace floor or work area? While there are hundreds of steps you can take and products we can offer you to fully engage in 5S protocols, there is a definite starting place and a few...
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