http://www.manostaxx.com Kaizen events are deceptively simple. The tools used are often considered to be less rigorous than the more analytical tools that are the hallmark…
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http://www.manostaxx.com 5S What is 5S? Organize the work area: Sort (eliminate that which is not needed) Set In Order (organize remaining items) Shine (clean and…
http://www.manostaxx.com It is shown how that the establishment of Kaizen tools can greatly improve the productivity of a Company producing mobile phones. This action-research made…
http://www.manostaxx.com Kaizen Definition We can define kaizen very simply from its original Japanese as meaning “change for the better”, but what does this actually…
http://www.manostaxx.com Chain of Command: A Continuous Improvement Dilemma. Ask the Expert: Lean Leadership’s Larry Fast discusses the roles and responsibilities of the plant-level continuous improvement…
http://www.manostaxx.com Lean out your maintenance process and deliver cost savings and greater efficiency. Manufacturers worldwide know that Lean maintenance practices cut costs and improve production…
http://www.manostaxx.com 5S in the workplace Many manufacturing facilities have opted to follow the path towards a “5S” workplace organizational and housekeeping methodology as part…
http://www.manostaxx.com How do today’s laboratories apply LEAN or Six Sigma concepts? There are numerous approaches that can be taken and because of this the concept…
http://www.manostaxx.com Embrace the synergies and appreciate the experiences each member brings to the effort, suggests Orbital ATK’s Edward Kestel. While much has been written on…
http://www.manostaxx.com Some advice on how to tell operations they need to do 5S and get them excited about it. Those of you grew up with…