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5S and the KonMari method

February 4, 2019February 4, 2019 bizpi

Back in late 2016, I was introduced to Marie Kondo and her methods (called “KonMari”) for home organization. I listened

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How to calculate time savings after reducing distance traveled

November 18, 2013July 9, 2016 bizpi 5s, floor space reduction, kaizen event, lean event, manufacturing shop floor, reduce distance traveled, reduce lead time, reduce walking distance, square footage reduction

One of the goals of a lean kaizen event is to reduce the overall lead time, from when an order

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