5# MOTION

5# MOTION

Motion described as any movement of people that doesn't addd value to product.
Example:
- Searching
- Lifting

Causes motion:
a. Poorly designed processes.
b. Lack of standard work methods.
c. Poor work area layout and design.
d. Disorganization and clutter.

Costs of motion:
a. Lower productivity.
b. Long changeovers.
c. Higher inventory.

Tools to prevent:
a. Sort.
b. Straghten.
c. Sweep.
d. Standardize.

Steps to reduce motion:
a. Get rid of what you don't need.
b. Bring the things you need closer.
c. Use both hands to work.
d. Reduce the number of movements made.
e. Make motion ergonomic.