Lean assembly in precision sheet metal fabrication exemplifies 5S, tool shadow boards and all. About a decade ago, during a ...

Admonitions to “eliminate the eight wastes” or “keep the plant better organized,” no matter how well intended, aren’t likely to change workers’ behaviors by themselves. Lean methods are typically ...

Many of the physical setups and mental tactics we've recommended to banish desktop clutter and the like can be summarized by the 5S methodology. It's a Japanese system consisting of five principles to ...