Eliminating waste and improving efficiency on the factory floor
| Tool | Purpose | Typical Results |
|---|---|---|
| 5S (Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) | Workplace organization | 30-50% reduction in search time |
| Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) | Small incremental improvements | 10-20% productivity gain/year |
| Kanban (Pull System) | Inventory management | 40-60% WIP reduction |
| SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Dies) | Quick changeover | 50-90% setup time reduction |
| Value Stream Mapping | Process analysis | 20-40% lead time reduction |
| TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) | Equipment effectiveness | 40-60% breakdown reduction |