“Is that bolt from a production part?” I asked. My colleague said, “No, some maintenance guy must have dropped it.” The bolt looked common enough, lying there under the conveyor, and the impulse of ...

Nothing was investigated. Nothing was root caused. Nothing was fixed. They had a fantastic housekeeping program, but no 5S. The factory was incredibly clean. This maquiladora in northern Mexico was ...

The 5S program is an extension of lean management and a way to “clean house” in the workplace, making it a great way to promote efficiency when it comes to manufacturing & distribution. The 5S program ...

Fort Lee's Fleet Maintenance Expansion unit in Virginia has introduced the 5S Program to gain efficiencies and promote a safer work environment. U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command Safety ...