1. Lean Case Study – 5s
Business: Engineering
Methodology: 5s
Issue: Use of incorrect size of lifting
grab can damage product. Time
spent locating correct grab
increases lead-time. Average lost
time searching for correct grab is
60 seconds per item.
5s methods used to Remaining items Standard colour
identify and remove organised and coding system used to
unnecessary items inventoried to set identify grabs for ease
from area. area standard. of selection.
Result: Average time taken to locate correct grab reduced to 6 seconds.
Damage to product caused by use of incorrect grab eliminated.
Impact: Quality improvement and lead time reduction.
Bottom Line Benefits
Reduction in search time from 60 seconds to 6 seconds has increased throughput by 10%
and reduced rework in the area to zero.