Shine is going through and cleaning up the work area. At the end of the day each person needs to clean up their workstation, sweep the floors, clean off their desk, and return tools to…
SHINE - the Third "S" of the 5 S System
STRAIGHTEN - The Second “S” of the 5 S System
Straighten, or Setting in Order, is the second principal of the 5S system. In order for you to have an efficient work place, you need to have the correct tools and supplies close at hand…
SORT - The first “S” of the 5 S System
Sorting the things you need to do your job on your desk, in receiving, in the production area, on the assembly floor, and any work area helps you work more efficiently and less prone to…
Toyota Production System (TPS) - How it Influences Design
One of the first steps in the Toyota Production System is to define what adds value for the customer. During the design we try to completely define what the customer wants. What problems are they…
Deciding on the Direction for your Company
Change is hard. It is much easier to continue doing what has been done in the past, even if it is not getting the results it used to, and rarely have I seen an idea…