5S in the Factory and the Warehouse

We've been fortunate to visit some truly outstanding lean businesses over the years. In this course, you'll see firsthand how 5S and workplace organization can transform your facility, boosting productivity and making work easier and more pleasant for everyone involved.

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Setting Up a New Work Cell at In The Ditch

Chuck of In The Ditch shows how they organize their work cells. For more context, check out the In The Ditch Gemba Academy Live! episode.

  • 0:24 - Using notepads
  • 2:33 - The first version of their point of use system
  • 3:49 - Why lean isn’t complicated
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  7. Using a 5S Audit Checklist at the City of Grand Rapids 02:46
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  9. A Rolling Tool Cart at Specialty Silicone Fabricators 01:33
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