What Is Lean Manufacturing?
Today, in a highly consumerist society where people strive to acquire more possessions, it is ironic that in manufacturing consumer products, lean is in.
The concept of zero-waste does not only circulate among ecological zones, it seems. Lean manufacturing is a new buzzword in the industrial world which is rapidly gaining ubiquitous following. [...]

What Is The “Sustain” Of Lean Manufacturing 5S?
By Michael Baker
In order for Lean Manufacturing to be truly effective, it takes an overall cultural change. It means harvesting a different philosophy and consistent each and every day. The employees are looking for the management at the top to lead by example, so be that leader. It [...]

Implementing Lean Manufacturing Systems
Lean manufacturing is a very good and effective concept of managing a company. The philosophy of reducing wastes found in a manufacturing business or any type corporation is a sound idea. The most common wastes that needs attention are:
- Overproduction
- Waiting time
- Transportation
- Processing
- Inventory
- Motion
- Scrap
When these wastes are minimized, the [...]

What Is The “Standardization” Of Lean Manufacturing 5S?By Michael Baker
Lean Manufacturing 5S is one of the first lean initiatives you can put into place that will cost almost no money. There are already extra things lying around you can put into use to make the areas much cleaner and more organized. If you are at [...]

Defining Lean Manufacturing
Understanding what lean manufacturing is does not take rocket science, nor does it take a conference of ten experts to bear down to the basic concepts. Simply put, lean manufacturing is the achievement of the greatest efficiency and profitability for a company by eliminating the wasteful methods and activities that are commonly present [...]

What Is The “Shine” Of Lean Manufacturing 5S?By Michael Baker
OK, if you are on the “shine” section of your 5S implementation, then you have already covered the sort and set steps. You should at this point already have a place designated for all of the correct tools and equipment you need for the work space. [...]