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The Five S’s of Lean Manufacturing

Lean manufacturing helps companies achieve higher margins, please their customers, and win more recurring and new contracts. However, making lean manufacturing takes a lot of dedication and hard work.

Lean works by identifying processes or actions that can be categorized as nonproductive functions – better known as waste – then eliminating them.

Remember these five concepts that all begin with S, and you’ll memorize a systematic way to reduce waste and optimize productivity. Download The Five S’s of Lean Manufacturing to get a good start on your Lean journey.