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[0] Sort [1] Remove all items not needed for current production operations. Leave only the bare essentials: When in doubt, throw it out. [2] Space, time, money, energy, and other resources can be managed and used most effectively. Reduces problems and annoyances in the work flow. Improves communication between workers. Increases product quality. Enhances productivity. [3] 
The factory becomes increasingly crowded and hard to work in. Storage of unneeded items gets in the way of communication. Time wasted searching for parts/tools. Unneeded inventory and machinery are costly to maintain. Excess stock hides production problems. Unneeded items and equipment make it harder to improve the process flow
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