This system involves five terms that can help businesses to organize their workplace operations.
It is called "5S" based on the five
Japanese words, each of which starts with the letter "S," that describe the five steps this involves.
Sort (Seiri) - remove unnecessary items from the workplace
Set in Order (Seiton) - organize items to optimize efficient flow
Shine (Seiso) - clean up the workplace to identify problems and share responsibility in maintaining a tidy environment
Standardize (Seiketsu) - implement efficient processes (such as lists, labels, and color coding) to ensure consistency throughout the organization and to promote good work habits
Sustain (Shitsuke) - develop and maintain organizational behaviors needed to reach long-term goals.
Entire plant area is split in zones
Randomly and periodically system assigns 2 auditors per zone per month
Audit results are split by the 5 categories
Action items are assigned to zone responsibles and monitored and escalated if applicable
Scores can be monitored too for improvement.
Visual management board displayed in shopfloor
Zone evolution displayed in a nutshell
Actions are escalated automatically
Reports are generated for : late audits, overdue actions, top 10 best zones, top 10 worst zones.
Eliminating clutter and confusion. Workers spend less time finding and retrieving what they need and will be more productive instead..
The space has a cost, and remuving unnecessary materials will clear up space for more useful applications in this way will maximize your facility’s profitability.
With the removal of clutter, it is obvious that any and all kinds of hazardous and dangerous conditions will become visible. This will help to deal with them and avoid, or at least reduce, any kinds of accidents or negative incidents to occur.
When machines, equipment and tools are kept clean and free from clutter, it is easier to spot defects, part failures,
and problems such as an oil leak. This allows preventative maintenance to address the problem before it becomes a
more serious problem.
For example, if a machine is kept clean, an oil leak would immediately be noticed. The source and cause of the leak
can be quickly identified and the problem fixed, before low oil levels lead to more serious damage to the machine.