Lean Production in the Workshop: Efficient Integration of 6S Management and the "6 NoGo" Principles

In today's highly competitive manufacturing environment, improving production efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring quality have become critical for corporate survival and growth. Shanghai Infraswin Energy Co., Ltd. has significantly enhanced workshop management by effectively integrating 6S management with the "6 NoGo" principles, creating an efficient, orderly, and safe production environment.

Ⅰ6S Management: Building an Efficient and Organized Production Site  

Sort (Seiri)  

• Red Tag Strategy: Nonessential items are tagged for disposal, repurposing, or temporary storage.  
• Classification Standards: Items are categorized based on usage frequency (e.g., hourly, daily, monthly).  

Set in Order (Seiton)  

• "Three Fixes" Principle: Fixed location, fixed container, fixed quantity.  
• Visual Management: Labels, color coding, shadow boards (e.g., tool outlines).   

Shine (Seiso)  

• Full Participation: Designated cleaning zones combined with equipment inspections.

Standardize (Seiketsu)  

• Standard Manuals: Clear 6S guidelines (e.g., aisle width, item placement angles).  
• Regular Audits: Photo comparisons and checklist evaluations.  

Sustain (Shitsuke)  

• Continuous Training: Morning briefings, 6S competitions, case studies.  
• Leadership by Example: Management adherence to rules.  

Safety  

• Hazard Identification: Emergency stop labels, lockout/tagout systems.  
• Drills: Regular fire safety and emergency response exercises.  

Ⅱ The "6 NoGo" Principles: Ensuring Zero Defects in Production  

No Problem Left Unsolved  

• "Issue Board" for transparency.  
• Firstresponse accountability.  
• Minor issues resolved within the shift; major issues within 24 hours.  

No Unassigned Responsibility  

• Gridbased accountability.  
• Dual confirmation during shift handovers.  
• Publicly displayed responsibility assignments.  

No Mess Left Behind  

• 5-minute cleanup rule.  
• End-of-shift inspections.  
• My Area, My Responsibility."  

No Unreturned Equipment  

• Shadow boards for tools.  
• Equipment inspection checkpoints.  
• Immediate restoration after use.  

No Unaddressed Hazards  

•  "Three NoOverlook" Safety Rule:  No overlooked hazards.  No unrectified risks.  No uneducated staff. 
• Tiered hazard management. 
• Closed-loop hazard resolution.  

No Incomplete Records  

• "One Post, One Form" system.  
• Traceable documentation.  
• Three-tier record reviews.  

By combining 6S management for foundational efficiency with the "6 NoGo" principles to eliminate waste, Shanghai Infraswin Energy Co., Ltd. has fostered a culture of continuous improvement, securing a competitive edge. Lean is not a revolution—it’s a habit; not a project—it’s a culture.