5S: Organization Is the Key to Efficiency

In any shop, the key to reducing downtime, ensuring a productive workforce, maintaining a safe operating environment, and improving both customer and employee satisfaction is to remain organized. A deliberate and proper system of organization can be instrumental in how the shop communicates, keep records, manages projects, solves problems, and cares for tools. Custom-configured cabinets, workstations, and adjustable racking can all be drivers of 5S efficiency.

A storage system not only locates and organizes inventory; it also safeguards valuable investments in inventory. A storage plan that integrates ergonomically designed high-density cabinets, racks, lifts, mezzanines and related equipment not only organizes inventory, it simplifies periodic taking of inventory and monitoring transactions. Employees no longer waste valuable time sorting through and keeping track of specialty tools to service and support production throughout the shop floor. Operators and technicians increase shop productivity by spending less time looking for tools.

Disorganization can be a direct link to inaccurate inventories, unscheduled downtime, unexpected stock-outs, overcrowded or inefficient use of space, malfunctioning or non-functioning machinery, and unsafe shop operation. Proper organization is the key to operational efficiency. Here is some of the newest equipment available to help your shop get organized.

CNC Tool Storage Cabinets and Transporters
This complete storage system from Lista for machining centers includes Storage Cabinets equipped with tool holder frames and Lista Tool Holders.

Vertical Storage Provides Organization and Control
The Tower series by Stanley Vidmar combines the organization and protection of modular drawer storage with the speed and space savings of a vertical storage system.

Innovative Storage Function Breaks the Mold
The 46 in Steel Storage Chest and Cabinet by Milwaukee Tool features a reinforced angle iron frame and 5 in industrial casters for ultimate durability.

Magnetic Trays for Tool Storage
Arsenal 5920 and 5925 Magnetic Tray Organizers by Ergodyne are ideal for working with foreign ferromagnetic objects or those with daily FME and FOD hazards.

Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinets
JOBOX Cabinets by Apex Tool feature prominently displayed Hi-Viz Safety Information labels that provide a permanent reminder and reference for users to follow safety and usage practices.