5S for suppliers: how this technique can help you maintain a lean material supply chain

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The 5S's are key lean concepts derived from the Japanese words seiri (sort), seiton (set in order), seiso (shine), seiketsu (standardize) and shitsuke (sustain). Companies adopting the lean production philosophy often implement the 5S process to bring order to the workplace and support lean production.

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Use SPC for everyday work processes

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Though statistical process control (SPC) is known for its utility in producing durable products and services, it is hardly being used for that. The effective use of SPC in everyday work processes is advocated.

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Statistical engineering: A case study

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Effective use of the statistical engineering algorithm to minimize variations in manufacturing and assembly processes is explained.

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