Case Study - 5S (Engineering)
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5s methods were used to organize the area where lifting grabs were stored. Unnecessary items were removed and the remaining grabs were organized and inventoried to set a new standard. A color coding system was implemented to easily identify the correct grab. This reduced the average time to locate the proper grab from 60 seconds to 6 seconds, increasing throughput by 10% and eliminating rework from using incorrect grabs.
Case Study - 5S (Engineering)
- 1. Lean Case Study 5s Business: Engineering Methodology: 5s Issue: Use of incorrect size of lifting grab can damage product. Time spent locating correct grab increases lead-time. Average lost time searching for correct grab is 60 seconds per item. 5s methods used to Remaining items Standard colour identify and remove organised and coding system used to unnecessary items inventoried to set identify grabs for ease from area. area standard. of selection. Result: Average time taken to locate correct grab reduced to 6 seconds. Damage to product caused by use of incorrect grab eliminated. Impact: Quality improvement and lead time reduction. Bottom Line Benefits Reduction in search time from 60 seconds to 6 seconds has increased throughput by 10% and reduced rework in the area to zero.