Regarding quality control, what is meant by six sigma and 5S?
In order for a lean manufacturing Six Sigma transformation to take hold, the work environment on a production floor must be conducive to waste elimination. In other words, a work space that is uncluttered, organized and clean helps ensure the success of organizational change. Time is not wasted looking for parts, working around excess inventory on the floor, coping with machine failure or working around the part defects that tend to occur within a cluttered area. The 5S system can be particularly useful in creating and maintaining efficient work areas. This system strives to improve working conditions and quality, standardize work areas and ensure safe operation all of which are critical to lean manufacturing Six Sigma. 5S is based upon a Japanese cleaning technique. More than a plan for basic housekeeping, the 5S system creates an environment of efficiency critical to lean manufacturing Six Sigma.
