How To Properly Sort In Lean Manufacturing 5SBy Michael Baker
When implementing lean manufacturing in your company, 5S is a topic of discussion that will arise. This happens to be some of what they call the lower fruit on the tree. This means it is the easiest stuff to take care of . 5S is really [...]

What Does Lean Manufacturing 5S Mean?
By Michael Baker
There are so many businesses, especially in the manufacturing world, that are just clusters of mass unorganization. What I mean is they have way too much stuff at each work station, more than what the job actually entails. Lean manufacturing 5S is one of the simplest things you [...]

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NOTE: I took down the podcast as the audio is horrible. Not sure what happened, but I will need to redo it. Sorry for the inconvenience.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]