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Aisha Khan

Aisha Khan

Time–motion studies, 5S tool zoning, throughput benchmarking for shop chests

5Articles
3Categories

About

Industrial engineer turned shop-floor optimizer who measures tool retrieval like any other takt-time step. I translate spaghetti diagrams into drawer maps and casters into uptime.

Core Beliefs

Layout and access speed beat raw capacity when deadlines loom.

Background

I started timing crews after a late-night scramble for a missing 10mm socket cost a rush job. A chest re-map cut 22 seconds per cycle and saved the week. That stopwatch taught me something simple: layout beats horsepower when deadlines loom.

Author Articles

Plastic Tool Boxes: Quick Access Beats Metal Durability

Plastic Tool Boxes: Quick Access Beats Metal Durability

Time-motion studies show plastic modular tool boxes cut seconds per tool transfer, raising throughput 15–22% while easing fatigue and lowering downtime costs. Get clear guidance on where plastic wins, when metal still fits, and how to standardize layouts for faster work.

12th Oct7 min read
Best Tool Chests: Get Your Tools in 10 Seconds Flat

Best Tool Chests: Get Your Tools in 10 Seconds Flat

Cut tool retrieval to 10 seconds by optimizing layout and workflow instead of chasing capacity, using standardized zones, integrated benches, and smart socket organization. Get a simple audit framework and proven setups that deliver measurable throughput gains and fast ROI.

9th Oct9 min read
Best Tool Chests: 10-Second Retrieval for Mechanics

Best Tool Chests: 10-Second Retrieval for Mechanics

Prioritize 10-second tool retrieval over raw capacity using data-backed metrics to cut motion waste and boost throughput. Get three tested chest recommendations and a simple zoning and stopwatch method to re-map drawers and recover hours each week.

3rd Oct7 min read
Flatbed Tool Chest Transport: Secure Drawers, Stop Tool Damage

Flatbed Tool Chest Transport: Secure Drawers, Stop Tool Damage

Secure drawers and speed retrieval with a transport-ready tool chest using automatic retention, load-dampening slides, and internal restraints. Get ROI benchmarks and quick retrofits to cut tool damage and reclaim billable time.

3rd Oct5 min read
Tool Chest Warranty Comparison: Coverage Clarity & Real Claims

Tool Chest Warranty Comparison: Coverage Clarity & Real Claims

Evaluate tool chest warranties by their impact on throughput - time-to-uptime, parts availability, and claim friction - using real claim data to compare brands and set recovery SLAs. Implement simple steps like QR-coded inventory and stocking wear parts to cut downtime and protect billable hours.

3rd Oct6 min read