5S – The second step

Once you have identified the items that are required in an area, the second phase of the 5S program is to Straighten and Organise. Equipment and items that are required for production or work should be stored in a location that is as close to the place they are required as possible. This saves time […]

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What is Lean Manufacturing?

Lean Manufacturing is a set of management practices that are based on the Toyota Production System. At its core, Lean focuses on minimising waste and maximising customer value. Lean was traditionally used in the manufacturing sector, but it is now an agile set of best practices that have been used in a variety of industries to drive efficiency […]

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