Most industries today are implementing strategies to streamline efficiency and promote productivity. It can be as simple as decluttering a work space or having the right tools for the job. However, if the company you work for is serious about it, they are most likely somewhere on a 5S journey.

5S can have significant benefits when taken seriously, such as decreasing waste while optimizing productivity. Implementing 5S does not happen overnight, it is a long-term culture change that must exist in all aspects of an organization. Most people think that 5S only applies to production environments, but the same principles of the program exist in the facilities and engineering departments as well.

Take for example the chemical feed setup below. While it is doing a great job at reducing corrosion and controlling microbiological contamination, it is complicated. A large footprint is required for the system, and most people working in the facility do not understand how it operates.  For decades this was the only solution to extending the life of industrial cooling equipment.

Now look at a standard ProMoss™ installation as seen below. There are far less pieces of equipment, no chemicals or tubing cluttering the workspace, and the simplicity of the system is easy for employees to understand. Implementing ProMoss™ into an industrial/commercial cooling system is a fast start towards optimizing a work space and promoting 5S in any work environment. The simplicity of a ProMoss™ system is unmatched in the water treatment industry.