What is 5S ?
“A Systematic Method of organizing your workplace to Enhance the Productivity”
5S is a methodology for organizing, cleaning, developing and sustaining a
productive work environment. The methodology originates from a Japanese
housekeeping idea named because of the five Japanese words each beginning
with the letter “se” or “shi”. They are “Se-iri”, “Se-iton”, “Se-iso”, “Se-iketsu”
and “Shi-tsuke”.
What are the 5S’s ?
1. Sort
2. Set in Order
3. Shine
4. Standardize
5. Sustain
DEFINITIONS
§ Seiri (sort)
Distinguish the necessary things from the unnecessary and dispose of the unnecessary.
This is the priority area.
§ Seiton (straighten)
Arrange the necessary items in an orderly fashion so they are easily accessed and selected for use.
§ Seiso (scrub)
Clean your workplace to keep floors and equipment tidy.
§ Seiketsu (standardize)
Continually maintain the order, neatness and cleanliness.
§ Shitsuke (sustain)
Do things spontaneously without being told. Train everyone in the workplace to follow good work habits so that it is a matter of personal pride and self-respect.
When applied to a factory, 5S can help you solve
the following types of common problems:
Space crowded with parts and tools
Unneeded items stacked between workers
Excess inventory on the floor
Excess items and machines hinder process flow
Equipment is dirty and not serviced regularly
Needed equipment, such as tools, is difficult to find.
What Can 5S Do? Improve Employee Morale and Safety
- Reduce Work Stress, Worry & Work Related Accidents
- Improve Targets and Deliveries
- Reduce & Organize Inventory
- Improve Productivity & Internal Conflicts
- Opportunity to produce a Quality Product/Service
- Improve the Quality of Work and Delight Customers
- Reduce and Organize Inventory & Hidden Costs
(01) Sort
§ Separate what is needed & what is not needed
§ Keep only the needed
§ Discard unnecessary items
How to Start ?
Step 1
: Make clear standard for deciding
what is necessary & not.
Step 2
: Maintain it daily.
Step 3
: Audit process .
(02) Set in Order
§ Neatly place & identify needed work items
§ Designate a place for every item
§ Mark locations, names, etc.
§ Always put things back in their designated spots
(03) Shine
Step 1: Get rid of all that dirt .
(5 minute 5S)
Step 2: Correct any thing discovered.
Step 3: Pinpoint the root cause of dirt
and cut it off at the source.
Step 4: Prepare a Cleaning Schedule.
(04) Standardize
§ Maintain & practice the first 3 S’s
§ Everyone knows their responsibilities
Keeping things organized, neat & clean even in personal and environment aspects.
Activities :
§ 5S Displays Boards
§ Zone Markings
§ Directional Markings
§ Color Coding
§ Labels
§ Audits/Audit Sheets
§ 5S Manual
(05) Sustain
§ Become a role model for adhering to the standards of the 4 S’s
§ Make Rules & Procedures to promote a 4S
Activities :
§ “All-together” cleaning
§ Individual Responsibility
§ 5S Policy
§ Seeing is believing
5S Road Map
Phase 1 – Prepare The Project
Phase 2 – Perform a Scan
Phase 3 – Sort Through and Sort Out
Phase 4 – Set Things in Order & Set Limits
Phase 5 – Shine & Inspect Through Cleaning
Phase 6 – Standardize Conditions
Phase 7 – Sustain & Gain
