Sort, straighten, shine, standardise and sustain. If you didn’t already know, these are the pillars of 5s, a proven, structured framework for optimising processes and minimising waste. Jason Cranmer, Skyjack Australia’s Sales and Operations Director tells Hire and Rental Magazine how 5S has helped streamline their local operations and improve safety and efficiency.
Skyjack Inc., provides quality engineered, simple and reliable access and material handling equipment globally, so companies can maximise utilisation and their return on investment.
“We work hard to improve workplace safety and labour efficiency and create a culture of consistency,” says Skyjack’s Australian Sales and Operations Director, Jason Cranmer.
It’s a fundamental philosophy that’s seen Skyjack Inc’s local Australian depot adopt the principles of 5S. The term 5S originates from five Japanese words which translate to sort, straighten, shine, standardise and sustain. It’s a framework for improving workplace efficiency through systems and organisation.
“Following 5S, we sort (eliminate clutter in the workplace), straighten (organise work areas and keep everything in its place), shine (clean up and keep workspaces dirt free), standardise (ensure procedures are effective, documented, and followed), and sustain (maintain the standards we have developed and make this maintenance part of our everyday routine).”
That’s helping Skyjack reduce downtime and improve productivity for hire companies relying on their EWPs.
“The Skyjack team takes pride in maintaining organised workplaces and, as a result, we are renowned for providing quality-engineered, simple and reliable access and material handling equipment globally,” he says.
“It’s an approach that creates quick and effective support and reliable machines that are easy to service and maintain and offer next-level return-on-investment.”
Jason says it makes Skyjack very easy to do business with.
Over recent years, they’ve responded to global supply chain reliability challenges by efficiently and effectively serving global customers using a bolstered regional structure that shortens the supply chain with localised product development.
“We are connecting with customers across the globe through accessible tradeshow experiences, engaging marketing campaigns, face-to-face relationship-building and outstanding support services,” he says.
That directly impacts their hire customers’ ability to run a more efficient fleet.
“Well-known companies in the hire industry are successfully supporting the building, construction, mining, and manufacturing sectors with reliable, safe, and well-maintained Skyjack equipment,” says Jason.
“Skyjack became an industry leader by providing machine features that combine durability, quality and serviceability, making our products world renowned for product reliability.”
“Our team understands the importance of maximum up-time, so our equipment is designed to provide just that. All major service points are easily accessible, enabling straightforward troubleshooting and repairs.”