Make your own Labels and Signs from 4 inches to 9
February 21, 2012
5S Supply is pleased to announce that it now carries the Cobra VnM8 SignMaker. This highly versatile and cost effective sign making unit is simple to operate. No more waiting for signs; all you have to do is type and print!
What’s nice about this unit is that it is simple and easy to use compared to other large printers. You can start printing right away with custom templates preloaded into the software. For even more customization we recommend the VnM LabelDirect software package. This offers all the features you would expect from a professional labeling package including database integration, copy fitting, variable graphics, serial numbers and industry standard linear and 2D barcode symbologies; plus many other unique features. We highly recommend this software to maximize the capabilities of the VnM8.
This unit is not just for manufacturers; this is a perfect solution for hospitals, labs, stores and more.
Save time (and money!) because you don’t have to wait two weeks or more for an outside sign shop or deal with minimum order quantities. This could save you up to 50-80% compared to online or print shops. You want it, you print it. The Cobra VnM8 has tons of media and label choices that are up to 70% lower costs compared to other printing systems. Overall, if you want to make you workplace visual and lean the VnM8 is extremely cost effective solution.
We carry several media types and ink sizes and colors to choose from including:
- Vinyl
- Reflective
- Fluorescent
- Glow-in-the-dark
- and Magnetic
- Ink rolls 6″ or 8″
- All in a variety of colors
Features:
- Custom Signs and Labels 4″ to 9″
- No PC Needed
- Simple, Easy to Use
- Print over 50 symbols
Applications:
- OSHA Signs
- ANSI Signs
- Custom Signs
- HazMat Signs
- Custom Labels
- Vehicle Signs
- Biohazard Signs
- Forms and Procedures
- One-point Lessons
- Drum Labels
- Facility Signs
- 5S Labeling
- and much, much more!
Click here for more information>> VnM8 SignMaker
The Very Best of 5S – Benchmarking Report – Introduction
February 1, 2012
In the upcoming posts I plan to give some concise information related to our newly published eBook “The Very Best of 5S” which is based off of our comprehensive 5S Benchmarking Survey conducted in 2011.
For a complimentary copy please click here>> “The Very Best of 5S” Benchmarking report
Let’s start off with the Executive Summary
This manuscript is an in-depth report on 5S Workplace Organization and Standardization. It sheds light on how organizations have successfully created a 5S system or the obstacles and solutions they used to overcome them. Of those surveyed, the overall rank of the effectiveness of their 5S system is a 3 on a scale of 1-5 (1=low, 5=high). This is a clear indication that there is much room for improvement. There are many suggestions and comments presented here to help coach and guide organizations as they improve their 5S systems. The level of cooperation for 5S initiatives is initially low but increases with time with the most resistance coming from the supervisor level. Contrary to this is that upper management is generally supportive of a 5S system, but the top reasons for obstacles for implementation are “lack of management support” and “not enough time.” Another finding is that the amount of training spent on 5S training is relatively low (typically two hours or less). It seems that organizations have a hard time quantifying benefits from 5S (other than 5S Audits). Companies that did calculate the financial benefits proved that the return on investment far exceeds the cost of training, supplies and manpower. The lack of reward & recognition and the ability to engrain 5S into the organization’s culture is another impediment that must be overcome. Over 50 “best practices” are shared and many suggestions on how to properly create a 5S system or improve your current one are included.
So check out the report, share it with your colleagues and friends, have discussions and give us feedback on what you see. – Tony
The Top 5 Blog Posts for 2011 and 5 Lean Predictions for 2012
December 28, 2011
Here’s a quick round-up of the most popular posts for 2011 from our blog at 5S Supply:
#5. How to Train Lean Champions to Run Kaizen Events – Part 2
#4. 5S for the Office – Examples
#3. 5S for the Office – Examples II
#2. Finally! A Tool Shadow Board That Works
#1. All about Andon Lights and Andon Signals
Five Predictions for Lean in 2012
“It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” – Yogi Berra
- More culture, less tools – organizations will continue to look beyond the lean tools to building a lean culture.
- Healthcare still doesn’t “get it” – lean in healthcare will continue to lag other segments (see #3)
- Is Lean Government possible? – government agencies will continue to see the benefits of applying lean principles and adopt it at a quicker pace
- What’s next? – companies will try to look beyond lean to see “what’s next” even though they haven’t realized the potential of lean
- Getting Back to Basics – mastery and true understanding of the basic tools of lean like Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), 5 Whys, 5S, etc.
We can check back in a year and see how I did.
Cheers to a great 2012! – Tony
