Rethinking 5S: Why Standardization Should Come First

07/08/2025 30 min

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Without clear standards in place, efforts toward kaizen or continuous improvement often fall flat. During this episode with consultant, author, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, and student of Japanese philosophy and culture, Steve Beauchamp, we discuss how failing to establish standards makes it difficult to identify problems, recognize what’s necessary, and communicate change. Learn some of the common obstacles that sabotage continuous improvement as we explore two publications: 5S Mastery and Kaizen Mastery.Sponsored By:

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