How to explain 5s: The 5s Game: Excellent way to expain the benefits of 5s

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in this video you will see in a very simple way, how to explain to anybody who is skeptical about implementing 5s, all the benefits of it. Also it provides a clear example of how quality and efficiency can be improved

How to keep a meeting right on track?

1. Follow a predetermined agenda.

If each participant knows ahead of time what will be discussed, everyone will be more likely to stick to the topics at hand.

2.Make sure that the agenda is realistic, and that the most important items are included.

Conflicts can start to simmer when agendas provide too little time to address issues fully, or when important subjects are left off the agenda.

3.Leave time at the end of each meeting for new business or unscheduled items.

4.Let members know they can freely contribute to discussions without fear of retribution.

All opinions, suggestions, and constructive criticism need to be welcome. Of course, this is easier said than done. You need to show support for the expression of views with which you may disagree. Tell members that no one will be censured for an unpopular opinion, as long as they’re trying to accomplish the team’s goals. Try to encourage others to explore such opinions instead of dismissing them out of hand.

5.Encourage quiet, less assertive team members to get involved.

• When you draw up the meeting’s agenda, allow time for all members to participate.
• Go around the table and ask each member to offer ideas.

What is Kanban?

Kanban is a Japanese word for “signboard,” and it has become synonymous with demand
scheduling. Originally, the system was used to cut costs and manage the utilization of machines.

Today Toyota uses kanban to identify bottlenecks and to achieve continuous improvement. Kanbans, developed by Taiichi Onho in the late 1940s and early 1950s, are a key implementation tool for “just in time” (JIT) manufacturing systems.

With kanban, products only are produced either to replace goods being consumed by customers or to respond to signals your customers are sending. Key attributes of kanban scheduling include
reduced inventory, less overproduction, and greater responsiveness to changes in demand.

Kanban can be thought of as demand scheduling — meaning that the manufacturing plant
only produces goods based on their actual usage, rather than based on a forecast of what
will be consumed in the marketplace. You can use resources more efficiently if you replace
your traditional weekly or daily production meeting with kanban.