The 5 M’s of Lean
2 min read A great tool for management to maintain and improve the work flow is called the 5 M’s. By always keeping an eye on the 5...
Author: Jesse Allred
The History of Six Sigma
2 min read The story of Six Sigma’s origin started in a place where good stories rarely begin: aboard room, in a manager’s meeting. By the time the...
Gemba Kaizen
2 min read Gemba and kaizen go together like peanut butter and jelly. In Japanese, Gemba means “the actual place”. In kaizen, the phrase “Go to Gemba First”...
What are 5S Red Tags?
2 min read Red tags are a simple, but critical, tool used in the first step of 5S. 5S is a Lean methodology used to organize and maintain...
Using Kanban to Cut Costs
2 min read Looking for areas in your facility to cut down on wastes? Inventory is a great place to start. Maintaining and storing large amounts of inventory...
Tools for Each S in 5S
3 min read 5S is a Lean manufacturing tactic that focuses on the organization of work spaces and processes for a safer and more efficient facility. 5S represents...
What’s a Spaghetti Diagram?
2 min read A spaghetti diagram, often called a spaghetti plot, spaghetti chart, or spaghetti model, is a valuable tool to add to your Lean toolbox. Spaghetti diagrams...