When choosing a favorite company or product, consumers are concerning themselves with the final outcome. However, there are a multitude of factors that go into creating a quality product, and much of that creation process comes down to quality management. If the management of an organization is of high quality, the products will follow in the same fashion.Quality management adheres to a company’s principles and standards, making it the specific...
Though there are some conflicting numbers about exactly how long it takes to form a new habit, science has found that it takes a little over two months to make a new routine into a fully-formed habit. In any organization, the habits that employees have define the day-to-day operations of the company.To create a business dedicated to continuous improvement, it is beneficial for organization leaders to encourage employees to implement...
It can be easy to get led astray when you’re talking to a salesperson. Anyone with a product worth anything knows the key points to hit when selling their product, and they know how to read you to be able to properly determine what points will sell best to you. Even here at the Floor Tape Store, you can read all of our positive content and speak to the professionals...
According to the CDC, there are about 2,000 job-related eye injuries that require medical treatment in the United States every day. Of those 2,000 injuries, about one-third are treated in a hospital emergency rooms, and more than 100 of the injuries resulted in the loss of at least one work day. Shockingly, the American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that about 90 percent of these eye injuries are preventable with the...
There is a lot of information out there about 5S, what it is, and how it will benefit you and your company to implement this system of organization. Beyond knowing the roots of 5S, there is so much more beyond the basics to learn before you can find exactly how to make this system work for you.Thankfully, there are quite a few 5S and Lean management experts sharing their wealth...
With the constant growth of mobile technology, there is a seemingly never ending sea of apps available to help people increase productivity. These tools can be used to help you manage your work schedule, social schedule, and your home schedule with ease.In an attempt to streamline these different schedules through the use of a productivity app on your mobile phone or tablet, you are using the principles behind 5S and...
The implementation of a Lean culture in your workspace is often stressed because of its cost effectiveness for your business. Not only will there be less waste involved, from time waste to physical waste, but there will be more time and attention for you and your employees to dedicate to your customers. After all, your customers are the pillar that holds up your business.Ultimately, every action that takes place in...
As we have previously discussed, 5S is an organizational process which involves creating and implementing an environment focused on cleanliness, empowerment, and high productivity. The primary goal of 5S is to make your workspace so efficient that it makes mistakes or abnormal conditions glaringly obvious to the eye. The methodology behind 5S gives your workplace something for which you can all be constantly striving: continuous improvement.Now that you know what...
What is PDCA? PDCA is a problem solving process used by nearly every industry following Lean management principles, from manufacturing to healthcare. PDCA stands for plan, do, check, act.This four step process originated in the 1930s at Bell Laboratories before being popularized by post-war Japanese industries; this all eventually gave way to the modern day kaizen approach.Since its establishment, PDCA has become integrated into the Lean management way of life....
Recycling is one of the most important aspects of the first 5S pillar, Sort. This pillar is dedicated to setting your workspace up for success by clearing away unnecessary or unused items. Part of this process includes organizing your work area to have proper receptacles for disposal, recycling, or reassignment – the last of which is just another form of recycling in itself.Of course, recycling programs are more than just...
Do you know how much money your company is throwing away on a daily basis? Between the physical labor and time spent, the unnecessary materials wasted, and the resources misused to complete extraneous tasks, it is crucial for you to identify the waste in your business.That is the entire philosophy behind lean manufacturing.The resources, time, and materials spent that are not bringing value to customers are all costing you, and the...
Using social media to your advantage can be useful in making powerful connections and staying up to date on the cutting edge tips and tricks in your industry. Cultivating your online presence starts and ends with social media in today's high efficiency, communication-focused business world.In the world of 5S and warehouse safety practices, there are several stand-out thought leaders you should be following that will inspire and inform you –...
May might be well known as the month for Mother’s Day, but it is also National Electrical Safety Month sponsored by the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), a non-profit organization devoted to spread awareness, reduce fires and fatalities, and provide resources to inform people about the dangers of electrical systems. May is a great time to take a quick look around your facility and check to make sure that all...
Use Mighty Line Arrows to indicate direction.
Also comes in solid luminescent to indicate direction in case of a power outage.
Each Arrow measures 10" x 6".
Mighty Line Floor Signs have a protective top that help to protect the sign from damage from vehicles, foot traffic, etc.The signs are peel and stick and are about .014 inches thick and they have a thin coating to protect against scuffs. We also make custom signs!
Summer is here, which means most of us will be working in even hotter environments both indoors and outdoors than in previous months. Those working in occupations that involve exposure to extreme heat need to be even more aware of the dangers the warmer weather brings. Some of those dangers and what you can do to prevent heat prone accidents are below. The Analysis of Heat Exposure First, let’s look...
Proper equipment and supplies help keep warehoused products safe. To protect merchandise in a warehouse, you need the right equipment and supplies. That’s because all merchandise endures several moves before making it into the hands of consumers. Having the proper equipment and supplies helps ensure that these frequent relocations are accident free. Some of the most beneficial types of equipment include: 1. Material handling system components, such as pallet racks,...
Any company that carries inventory needs a well-thought-out warehouse space with efficient storage, and space for shipping and receiving. Workers who know where things are and where things need to be stored, who work in safe conditions and whose needs are considered in the warehouse layout are likely to make fewer mistakes and have less accidents. The items you’re warehousing determine the exact layout of a warehouse, but you can...
