Times are getting tough and everything you can do to get an edge on the competition will pay off on your bottom line. 5S is a lean manufacturing technique that will help you accomplish this.

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5S is a systematic approach to cleaning up and getting organized. This may sound like something you are already doing, but by taking a systematic approach 5S goes deeper and provides bottom-line benefits for your company that you may have otherwise missed.

For example, by thoroughly cleaning up a machine, problems such as lubricant leaks become easier to spot. Having a specified storage location for each tool makes finding tools easier, and ensures tools receive proper care and maintenance. And 5S makes waste easier to identify and thus eliminate.

What's great about 5S is that it can be implemented at a relatively low cost and the benefits can be significant. With just a basic understanding of 5S you can get started at essentially no cost and expand your implementation of 5S as it proves its effectiveness.

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