5s and a salt shaker

Do you like conducting audits?

For me, it is a great opportunity to get to know the audited areas, the people who work there and their problems. It's not always perfect and pleasant - life.

Recently I had the pleasure of auditing a certain area of ​​production, where you felt very responsible for the entire line and maintaining high standards. To the question "How do you understand 5S?" she replied without a moment's hesitation:

“5S is when I go into the kitchen at night and I can reach the salt without turning on the light because it is always in its place”

I was picking my jaw up off the floor for a long time. Such people restore my faith in what I do. Thank you!

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Author:

Ireneusz Ochman

Lean Management expert with extensive practice in industry and services. For years he has been helping companies to increase efficiency, organise processes, make better use of available resources and implement modern management systems. Managing Partner at BE Partners.