Continuous Improvement in a Warehouse of Short Bark Industries

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Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

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In the company Short Bark Industries is manufacturing military clothing and accessories. This company has a problem in the organization and excess inventory in the warehouse. For this they need to implement two Lean methodologies to improve performance of the warehouse. The 5S methodology helps reduce the waste of the warehouse and improve its organization. Through an elaborate diagram is explained as 5S optimization helps the warehouse. Also implemented Kanban methodology where help establish better communication between the warehouse with a production line to avoid overproduction. With the help of these methods can be implemented Lean other methods to increase production which is the goal of the company and save money with the stated issues. Key Terms ⎯ Kanban, Lean, Warehouse, 5S.

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Design Project Article for the Graduate Programs at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

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Delgado Orta, G. M. (2013). Continuous improvement in a warehouse of short Bark Industries [Unpublished manuscript]. Graduate School, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico.

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