Some would agree that the first three steps of Lean Office 5S are the easiest. Sort and purge the contents of your office. Straighten by putting things away in designated areas. And then Sweep – keep the area clean. In order to keep your office from returning to its original state, be sure to carry […]
Many people are familiar with Yoda, a very wise Jedi Master from Star Wars, who was charged to train Luke Skywalker in how to use his “force.” This quote is from the scene where Luke was trying to mentally, by using his ‘force,’ pull his plane from the muck of a swamp. Luke told Yoda […]
Document shredding is the process of destroying protected or sensitive information. Many companies and individuals go to great links to keep important data from falling into the wrong hands. The main focus of this is to keep all the information safe while destroying the paper trail. There are companies whose job is to help keep […]
Not all businesses will survive for many, many years. Unfortunately, yours can be one of them. Letting go of something you’ve been working hard on can be very painful. It’s not unusual to hear of prominent business owners falling into a deep state of depression after they are forced to close their business. However you […]
Regardless of how familiar you are with the teachings of Lean Manufacturing or Lean Office, it’s important to know what the 7 Areas of Waste are in any work environment. Knowing these seven will help you in spotting areas where waste can be eliminated, improvements can be made and productivity can increase. In no particular […]
Becoming more productive and getting more organized doesn’t happen overnight. As you strive to make improvements, it’s important to consider what might be causing the disorganization you currently struggle with. If you ask 10 people what they think causes their disorganization, you’ll probably get 10 different answers. In no particular order, here are some of […]
Sometimes we get caught up in over-processing things on our desk because of a lack of focus. Other times we find ourselves repeating steps or forgetting where we were prior to an interruption. Research has shown that it takes on average 64 seconds to regain our train of thought after an interruption. Here are 5 […]
The fact that the implementation of RFID tags requires no physical contact between the tag and the RFID tag reader to transmit data has proven to be advantageous for the following reasons: – Lack of physical contact between the RFID tag and reader to read and transmit information reduces wear and tear – Absence of […]
It becomes simple and trouble-free for any company to keep a record of their mass goods if they opt for an appropriate database strategy and GPS and RFID labeling application. It is applicable even for non-movable goods in any given situation and time. This technology is being used by large companies to locate livestock without […]
If you are a business owner, you are always looking for great new ways to build your customer base and reach out to new people. The more you can share with people about your product, the more likely you are to drum up business and be successful. If you decide a commercial is the solution […]
