Many manufacturing facilities have opted to follow the path towards a “5S” workplace organizational and housekeeping methodology as part of continuous improvement or lean manufacturing processes. The ...

Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu and Shitsuke -- these five "S" words make up the Japanese principle of lean and efficient work habits. Translated into English -- sort, set in order, shine, standardize ...

Running a sheet metal shop can be complicated if not ran efficiently. Many companies have started opting for lean operating models, but even if you don't choose to do so fully, some of the ...

If your business operations sometimes (or always) feel chaotic and inefficient, your company may benefit from implementing a 5S program. This organizing and streamlining process can be used in any ...

“A place for everything and everything in its place” is a maxim that’s familiar to most of us. What you might not know is that more than just an old saying, it’s also another way of expressing the ...

According to a recent forecast by the American Rental Association (ARA), the rental equipment industry is on track for growth for the remainder of this year and well into 2022. Updated second quarter ...

The five in a 5S workplace organizational and housekeeping methodology refers to five steps – sort, set in order, shine, standardize and sustain. Safety should be the honorary sixth “S.” ...