What is a Kaizen event?
2 min read Kaizen events, sometimes referred to as “Rapid Improvement Events” or “Kaizen Blitzes,” take place over a short period of time, usually a week or less.... Read more
Tag: lean manufacturing
5S Audit Checklist for the Factory
2 min read The 5S Audit Checklist helps to assess the organization standards of the office or the factory. This audit or score is generally based on the... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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”... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
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... Read more
Lean Six Sigma in small companies, still effective?
4 min read Lean Six Sigma within a Small Company Lean and six sigma strategies are known the world over for their effectiveness in helping to reduce waste... Read more