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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