Many folks say they
have heard about 5S. But some are confused about what it's really about and how
they could benefit from it. Not to worry - here are just a few quick questions
that may indicate 5S could be helpful for you, save you some time and even some
money.
Are you frustrated
with the time you spend time looking for, or waiting for, tools, equipment or
information? Does this happen more than once per day?
Are you tired of the
sore feet at the end of the day with all that walking? To the coffee machine,
the photocopier, the printer, delivering reports, getting supplies?
Are you surprised
that you constantly rush in parts or supplies?
Are you upset that
work backs up in one department or in someone's inbox?
Are you disturbed
that it takes more time or the quality of work depends on who you ask to do the
task?
Are you worried
about doing something just because you have nothing else to do? Like making
kits or folding boxes - even though there are no orders for them?
Do you put work
aside in piles, so you can "batch them" to be "more
efficient"?
Do you notice
employees just standing around? Are they waiting for a step in the process to
be completed before they can do their part? Are they waiting for materials to
arrive? Are they waiting for clarification on their next step?
Could you relate to
one or two of these examples? More? I've discovered that in many workplaces, we
just accept what's going on because "that's how we do things around
here". What's even worse is when folks start to think "making that
kind of change is above my pay grade".
You may be surprised
and excited to discover a quick, 15 minute, do-it-yourself tool that I've used
with clients to quickly point to areas that need attention or fine tuning. Most
folks who try it say "Wow, Norm, that this was a real eye opener" for
them and their workplaces.
Register to getstarted right away with this quick, 15 minute, do-it-yourself tool.
Norm
leanjourney.ca
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