Lean Manufacturing Applied To Everyday Life
Published on Mar 14, 2016
Lean manufacturing concepts are well know in manufacturing and construction, but can also be applied to everyday tasks and chores. Here is how; by implementing the 5S process.
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Lean Manufacturing
To Make Your Life More Productive
Although our business is helping executives in the construction, manufacturing, and defense industry streamline their operations, many of the "lean" principles we teach can be applied to your everyday life.
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Whether is it your
kitchen, laundry room, car, or garage....
In your office environment or your home, using our principles of process improvement will add more minutes or hours to your day.
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Your life can be more productive
if you utilize lean process improvement concepts
Living a productive, i.e. happy lifestyle, minus coming home to clutter and disorganization, can and will make a difference.
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These are used in
advanced manufacturing organizations.
One does not have to be a CEO of a manufacturing company, managing hundreds of people, to benefit from a bit of tweaking of everyday routines and chores. These advanced concepts are just as applicable in your private life.
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repetitive chores or work
can be streamlined....
Because streamlining and making boring, repetitive tasks doable is the key!
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with just-in-time
thinking, planning, & application
Think, plan, and apply! What we call "just-in-time" management can easily work for you in just about any situation that requires organization and order.
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Your time will be
used more efficiently so you can..
Who doesn't want to have extra time to enjoy life outside of your professional responsibilities?
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enjoy your family
and other creative activities
Whether you have a family; extended or otherwise, making memories with them and being able to be free of tasks that weigh you down opens up the door to freedom.
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make life easier
and more enjoyable
Not to mention making everyday life easy... and enjoyable.
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pick one process
and try it applying the....
We recommend choosing one task or process you would really prefer not to do and applying the concepts that follow. It can be cleaning out the garage, rearranging closets, or even doing the dishes - pick one thing you dread and try it.
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SORT
- Eliminate unnecessary things
- Clean out storage areas thoroughly
- Keep only what is needed - Let It Go!
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SET IN ORDER
- Layout repetitively used tools/items
- Create fixed storage places
- Use peg board or Kaizen foam
- Mark the shadow of the tool/item for easy identification
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Shine
- Keep the area clean
- Place items/tools in a specific order
- Share the process with those involved
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STANDARDIZE
- Establish crystal clear standards for all users
- Color code and categorize
- Be innovative with other visual management aides
- Be able to easily highlight out of sync items
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SUSTAIN
- Maintain the area
- Establish accountability for all involved in the process
- Make the process a habit, not a choice
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The 5 S Process
It can work for you!
For more information about
our Process Management,
Contact us at:
www.ParadyneConsulting.com
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