5S TPM-i - A New Approach to Lean

Your only competitive advantage is to be smarter, leaner and faster than your competitors. You have no control over the price of raw materials and your customers will only pay so much for your product, whatever it is. Having leaner processes, being more innovative in problem solving and having equipment functioning efficiently at capacity in real time is your only way to create profit.

The 5S technique is a lean quality improvement process that provides a systematic approach for safety, productivity, and quality improvement in all types of businesses. TPM is a method for improved efficiency through better utilization of maintenance and production resources. The ‘I’ stands for innovation and integration. The integration of production and maintenance working together using the problem solving and change management tools places both people and the organization in a position for success.

Combining mindset shift with 5S and TPM means giving you a competitive edge through sustainable improvement.

Click here to find out more about the 5 Phase Comprehensive 5S-TPMi Lean Initiative

Six Steps to Action Plan to

Build Your Career

 Step One – Be a strategic Career Planner

• Get the ME Inc. Attitude
• Don’t fool your self into thinking that you are indispensable to any one corporation
• Transferable skills are the key to career stability
•  Invest in your career 

Step Two – Keep an Accomplishment Journal

• Everyone gets a job description
• The number one style of interviewing is Behavioral interviewing
• Track your information on a regular basis to update your resume 

Step Three – The Power of a Resume

•  Walk around with your resume in your back pocket
• Investigate current styles
• Apply for a position once a year

 Step Four – Understand the Marketplace

• Research trends in your industry
• Get to know your competitors
• Apply for a job once a year – whether you want one or not – to understand your value
  

Step Five – Partner with Recruiters throughout the Life time of your Career

•  Look at the statistics
• What is the role of a recruiter in your career
• Directory of Recruiters 
• Sharing industry knowledge and exchanging information with recruiters
• Referrals
• Associations  

Step Six – Networking is the Key to Career Survival

• Look at the statistics
• Attend workshops and training sessions on networking
• Keep in touch with past business contacts
• Join networking groups
• Become a member of industry associations
• Volunteer