Why does 5S not give results for many companies? Associate Professor Torbjørn Netland argues that many don’t do it right. They think it is just cleaning and tidying! In this article, he takes a closer look at 5S and explains where companies go wrong and how it can be implemented better. … Read more
Do you want to improve your office work productivity? If so, read this simple but effective application of 5 Ss to office work. Read more…… Read more
This case study provides a great example of the application of lean to non-manufacturing situations. It explains the type of lean tools used and the benefits. Read more…… Read more
Taiichi Ohno, the father of Toyota Production System, felt strongly that any change should begin from need. Otherwise the changes will only be superficial and may not meet the true needs of customers. Read more…… Read more
Obeya is a Japanese term meaning a ‘big room”. It is like a “war room” dedicated to working on a problem in a more intensive and coordinated way. Team members ‘see’ the process and know where and when actions need to be completed and where problems might arise.… Read more
One of the key tenants of lean is developing a robust problem solving approach. Too often organisations tend to identify problems and come up with quick solutions without following any robust approach. Such an approach often leads to wasted efforts and do not contribute to organisational strategic goals. … Read more
