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5S EssentialsPrinciple of 5 SFive SMeaning5S – SORT5S – SET IN ORDER5S – SHINEBenefits of 5S ShineSlide 95S – STANDARDIZEVisual Benefits of Standardize5S – SUSTAINKeep The First 4s Alive5S Essentials Five action verbsPrinciple of 5 S•5S Philosophy focuses on effective work place organization, simplifies work environment, reduces waste while improving quality and safety.•There is no hope for efficiency or quality improvement with dirty work place, waste of time and scrap.Five S•Seiri•Seiton•Seiso•Seiketsu•ShitsukeThe five S stand for the five first letters of these Japanese words:Meaning•Seiri Sorting Out•Seiton Systematic Arrangement•Seiso Spic and Span (Shine)•Seiketsu Standardizing•Shitsuke Self-discipline (Sustain)5S – SORTThe first stage of 5S is to organize the work area, leaving only the tools and materials necessary to perform daily activities. When “sorting” is well implemented, communication between workers is improved and product quality and productivity are increased.5S – SET IN ORDER •The second stage of 5S involves the orderly arrangement of needed items so they are easy to use and accessible for “anyone” to find. Orderliness eliminates waste in production and clerical activities.5S – SHINE •The third stage of 5S is keeping everything clean and swept. This maintains a safer work area and problem areas are quickly identified. •An important part of “shining” is “Mess Prevention.” In other words, don’t allow litter, scrap, shavings, cuttings, etc., to land on the floor in the first place.Benefits of 5S Shine•Eliminate spring cleaning •Incorporate cleaning into daily routine •Maintain clean and ready-to-use equipmentBenefits of 5S Shine•Define shine target •Identify shine methods •Implement standardized cleanup •Make “Shine” a natural part of your work day5S – STANDARDIZE •The fourth stage of 5S involves creating a consistent approach for carrying out tasks and procedures. Orderliness is the core of “standardization” and is maintained by Visual Controls.Visual Benefits of Standardize•Signboard strategy •Signboard uses •Painting strategy •Shadow boarding •Color-coding strategy•Standardize “Best Methods” across the organization5S – SUSTAIN •This last stage of 5S is the discipline and commitment of all other stages. •Without “sustaining”, your workplace can easily revert back to being dirty and chaotic..Keep The First 4s Alive•That is why it is so crucial for your team to be empowered to improve and maintain their workplace. When employees take pride in their work and workplace it can lead to greater job satisfaction and higher


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