Blogs that discuss 5S workplace organisation (lean 5S) and give practical tips in the field of 5S visualisation materials/tools to empower the method.
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On a 5S organised workplace, all materials have a fixed place and all unnecessary items are stored. Organising a workplace for efficiency and effectiveness seems to be simple, but in practice it could be more complex than you might think. Not every space offers the possibilitie placing marks on floors or walls. A permanent place to place documents, photo’s and other important information is often lacking in the workingarea. That often results in people placing documents and other essential information on the nearest wall with adhesive tape.
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The 5th step of the 5S method is about the discipline it takes to use and maintain the 5S system on a daily basis. In most of the successful businesses we support, we see that 5S has became a fixed routine, and that it is part of the corporate culture. A critical element in the ensurement is to hold on to frequently criticizing the state of the workplace with an audit. It is the task for the department staff, the management team or anyone else to look at it afresh to reach the objective goal.
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Why use a simple whiteboard if all information is already in our systems? zo’n simpel whiteboard? This is a frequently asked question. I believe that the answer consist of three important factors: the people, the tools and the structure. On the basis of these three steps, I will try to explain how you can successfully implement Visual Management in your workplace.
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A well-organised workplace where all materials are easy to find, and everything has a fixed spot. Whether you work in manufacturing, healthcare, or ICT, everyone likes an organised workplace. Workplace organisation is often carried out using the 5S method, a method that originally comes from the plants of car manufacturer Toyota. A clearly structured workplace that leads to a more efficient way of working, employees that deal with it in a disciplined way, with the objective of creating a continuous improvement culture.
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