D’Addario has seen a lot of changes in the last two years. They have embraced lean by cutting inventory, stream lining the factory operations, implementing new technology, and saving jobs. The company has installed automation…
Our thoughts on the D'Addario Video
5 S Process in an Assembly Shop
Recently we talked about the 5 S process developed from the Toyota Production System. We made a video and put it out on YouTube to walk through our shop and show how the 5 S…
Whose Decision is it Anyway?
It is way too easy to say that because I’m the boss, I decide. The opposite view might be that you require consensus with all those involved before a decision can be made.
Sustain - the Fifth "S" of the 5 S System
If you have gone to all the work of setting up the system you must sustain or even improve on it to keep the system working properly. Things change and you need to be flexible.…
Standardize- The Fourth “S” of the 5 S System
Standardizing involves creating a consistent approach for carrying out tasks and procedures amongst all employees and departments. Orderliness is the core of standardization.