One of the core components to lean manufacturing is a solid 5S visual management system. It is easier to manage an operation if you can fully understand it, and understanding often comes from being able to “see” what is happening. The 5S visual management system is designed to create a visual workplace – an environment that is self-explaining, self-ordering, and self-improving. The 5S system consists of five elements. These elements are Sort (eliminate those things not truly necessary, remove the clutter), Set in order (organize that which is necessary to minimize waste), Shine (keep areas clean and well-ordered with regular inspections), Standardize (document and communicate what good condition looks like), and Sustain (institutionalize through process development and training). Self-explaining, self-ordering, and self-improving - visual management assists in the simplification of work management systems. Click here for the full article...

Maintenance Tip
Transfer Containers

Containers should be specifically designed for transferring lubricants from bulk storage drums or totes to the machinery. When transferring lubricant to portable containers, be sure to avoid the use of galvanized containers. Additives in some lubricants may react with zinc plating, forming metal soaps that may clog machinery. Also avoid using open or dirty containers.

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