ELEMENTS OF 5S IN LEAN MAUFACTURING

 INTRODUCTION TO 5S

    5S is a stepwise method to 

        remove unnecessary items

        reduce the searching time of the items

        inspect while cleaning

        standardize arrangement to avoid misplacing

        self-discipline

ELEMENTS OF 5S

    Seiri         - Sort

    Seiton      - Set in order

    Seiso        - Shine

    Seiketsu   - Standardize

    Shitsuke   - Sustain


SEIRI - Removing unwanted items - Sort

    SEIRI means that you remove all items from the workplace that are not needed for current production/ operations.

SEITON - Arranging properly - Set in order

    SEITON means that you arrange needed items so that they are easy to use and able them so that anyone can find them put them away.

SEISO - Shine

    SEISO means that you need to keep everything swept and clean. This is done with the objective of inspecting for problems and taking faster corrective actions.

SEIKETSU - Standardize

    SEIKETSU means that you need to create a consistent way of doing tasks and procedures. this is done with the objective of ensuring that the condition does not deteriorate back to the condition it was before implementing 1S, 2S, and 3S.

SHITSUKE - Sustain

SHITSUKE means that you need to make a habit of properly maintaining correct procedures. Done with the objective of achieving higher productivity and better quality through higher employee morale.

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