5S
What is Lean?
March 23 by James GauciAn introduction to Lean to help organizations understand the value it can bring to their business
Project Award Winner 2013: Increasing production capacity at chemical processing plant
February 01 by Process Excellence Network EditorWinner for Best Project Under 90 Days In 2011, UNIB3 ABC - one of Brazilian petrochemical company Braskem's chemical manufacturing plants - was faced with a happy dilemna: how to increase producti...
Sustaining Results: Why You Should Apply "5S" to the Way You Think
February 27 by Subikash RoySimply implementing the Lean principles of 5S is like running a race, says contributor Subikash Roy. After the race, you win a medal and celebrate, and then, everything is forgotten. So how do you...
Lean at Hess: Applying the 5S Approach in Warehousing
November 04 by Process Excellence Network Editor
5S As An Integral Part of Six Sigma
August 01 by Process Excellence Network EditorBased on the Japanese words Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu and Shitsuke, the 5S philosophy focuses on effective workplace organization and standardized work procedures. 5S simplifies your work envir...
Despite the Recalls, Service Businesses Can Still Benefit from Adopting Toyota Practices
March 04 by Debashis SarkarA lot has being written about Toyota and its ability to wade through the current crisis. We all know about the range of complaints, from unintended acceleration to brake-failure resulting in the com...
Key Strategic Imperatives for Healthcare for 2010: How We Can Make a Difference
January 11 by Anantha KollengodeHealthcare costs in the United States are rising faster than economic growth, making it unaffordable for an increasing proportion of the population. What could a healthcare solution look like?
5S for a Service Business
September 21 by Debashis Sarkar5S as a tool has been leveraged by manufacturing companies for decades. Leaders driving operational excellence on the manufacturing floor would provide a list of benefits on how 5S delivers superb ben...
Lean Services: Asia's Preeminent Deployment Leader Gives Global Insights on Lean Six Sigma for Services
January 12 by Debashis SarkarWhile Lean has been an effective process improvement method for the manufacturing industry, some service companies have only begun the journey of implementing this methodology to assist with achieving...
5S for Service Organizations and Offices: A Lean Look at Improvements
March 29 by Book ReviewBy Debashis SarkarPublished by ASQ Press in 20065S is a simple and immensely practical approach to quality improvement which, when implemented effectively, can transform the fabric of a company. Tradi...