Why to Sort?

  • Sorting frees up valuable floor space and eliminates such things as broken tools, obsolete jigs and fixtures, scrap and excess raw material.

  • The Sort process also helps prevent the 'hoarder' job mentality "I might need it".
  • What is needed?
  • When it is needed?
  • In the amount needed?

  • Remove all items from the workplace that are not needed for current operations.
  • When in doubt, throw it out!

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    Before Sorting

    aftersort

    After Sorting