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Essay / SRC - 596
The Student Recreation Center already implements lean production initiatives on a daily basis. Five Lean initiatives include member registration, keeping gym equipment clean, efficient office spaces, aerobics classes and the games room window. When members first register for the Lean initiative, it takes approximately 2 minutes to register a full-time student. If there is money involved, it will take a little longer to sign someone up. At the start of the semester, the SRC organizes registration days for new students or any other member wishing to renew their membership. Additional staff members arrive on these days to allow the process to be much faster and with fewer delays. There are over 100 sign-ups in a short period of time, and having these extra staff members benefits the gym. Another Lean initiative is keeping gym equipment clean. There are two cleaning stations in the gymnasium and one on the track. These stations include a bottle of cleaning spray, paper towels, and a trash can to throw away. Trash cans are located near the free weights and at the exit. These two areas are not far from a...