Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lucy Paulise is executive coach and author of Timebox, based in Texas. Virtual workplaces can be organized with the same ...

Here’s a new twist on an old theme: Can you use an old, analog productivity tool, 5S, to organize your digital workspace? Virtually everyone in 21 st century business has heard of the mid- 20 th ...

Organizational concepts like 5S and standardized work are key to making the Lean methodology tick. But when these two waste-reducing tools are forced upon employees rather than implemented with their ...

Learn how to implement 4th S, Standardize. Learn how to implement 5th S, Sustain. Understand the types of resistance that you will encounter during implementation. Understand how to create a culture ...

Learn how 5S provides a “disciplined” approach to plant organization. Learn how to implement the first 3 S Sort, Set in Order, and Shine. Understand the benefits of the first 3 S to you and your ...

At its core, 5S is more than just ‘tidying up’. It drives productivity, efficiency and safety, helping workshops deliver quality repairs in the shortest time at the most competitive price.

Lean production philosophy centers on the elimination of waste in all forms in the workplace. Specific lean methods include just-in-time inventory management, Kanban scheduling systems, 5S workplace ...

This course examines the appropriate way to engage employees in 5S (organizing the physical space) and standardized work (organizing how work is done), so they grasp how these tools can make their ...