5S LEAN WASTE
5S Company is frequently asked what the proper implementation of 5S accomplishes, other than giving stuff a fixed place.
In a company, there are often "hidden processes" of workarounds....
A good 5S implementation and follow-up ensures that wastes such as those shown here are prevented. Preventing these has a direct effect on the process and thus costs. For example, a proven benefit is the increase of "first time right," by preventing errors/defects. This increases customer satisfaction and reduced any recovery costs.
See below several of an illustrative calculation and below that examples of return on investment at various clients of 5S Company.
How can 5S help prevent the 8 wastes
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