What is 5S and how does it relate to lean manufacturing?

Machine failure, once an accepted part of life for manufacturers and OEMs, has met its match with modern technology using IoT devices, the cloud, and edge computing. In order to pre-empt and prevent

Originally published on Modern Machine Shop. When pen-and-paper methods of tracking job efficiency left AccuRounds’ engineers and managers in the dark, the shop switched to MachineMetrics. But

What is an Edge Device? Edge devices are pieces of equipment that serve to transmit data between the local network and the cloud. They are able to translate between the protocols, or languages, used

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is a methodology that has been around for many years. It is a straightforward system that measures a machine’s performance and productivity. By factoring in

IndustryWeek defined 5S as, "5S is an acronym of sorts for five words that begin with the letter S: sort, set in order, shine, standardize and sustain."

Removing clutter in the sort phase can help you become leaner and more efficient. Then set everything in the perfect place for it to be used most efficiently. Make your spaces easy to keep clean and clutter free.

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Recommended ReadUnderstanding Lean Tools of the Trade: 5SSource: http://www.industryweek.com

These scenarios all are potential benefits of well-executed 5S, a workplace organization system that operational excellence consultant Todd Tommaney describes as one of the building blocks of lean.The standards help ensure that 5S becomes an essential part of daily work, Tommaney explained.Read More