A real world case study of the results achieved with the implementation of lean manufacturing. Eliminate waste (muda) using lean manufacturing tools. By Jerry Helms, PMP, Non Stop Portals
15. The Six S’s Antidote to Waste Report Card Grade B-C Safety – develop and sustain a safe work environment. C-D Sustain – maintain a stable workflow. D Standardize – develop systems and procedures to monitor conformance to the first three rules. B Shine – clean machines and work area to expose problems. C-D Straighten – A place for everything and everything in its place. Establish standardized places for incoming raw materials, tools, etc. B-C Sort – keep only what is needed. Pitch everything else. The workplace often becomes cluttered with products, tools, and waste materials that don’t belong there. Get rid of them.