Various improvement methods are being used in the LED lighting industry. We’ll look at two case studies and then reference a video of how LED bulbs are made. Case Study: Six Sigma and 5S Applied to LED Street Light Manufacture In an article titled “Quality Improvement for LED Lights Using Six Sigma” Satyajeet Borawake discusses [...]
We are quite familiar with Lean’s 5s. How can we use them to improve safety? Enter the 5s + 1 or 6s approach. We learn how from Gary Beaudette, Lean Consultant and owner – Baudette Consulting, Inc. 5s can improve safety, quality, and productivity. In particular, 5s can have a tremendous positive impact on safety. [...]
In a high-speed time-lapse video, watch how nurses implement 5S in an ICU supply room to improve their workspace. 5S is a core tool used in the Lean methodology for business improvement. As indicated in the above picture, it consists of 5 steps: Sort Set in Order Shine Standardize Sustain Let’s explore each of these [...]
What is 5S? 5S is a systematic process for creating an orderly environment that is easily maintained, whether it is in the workplace or in your personal life. Hiroyuki Hirano is responsible for developing 5S as part of his system for production. In his book, 5 Pillars of the Visual Workplace, Hirano says: “A company [...]
