5s principle
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PrinsipleTRANSCRIPT
“Good work requires good tools in a good organized environment”.
- Henry Ford
5S (sort, set in order, shine, standardise, and
sustain)
Seiri “Sort”, RingkasRemove unnecessary items and dispose of them
properlyMake work easier by eliminating obstaclesReduce chance of being disturbed with
unnecessary itemsPrevent accumulation of unnecessary itemsEvaluate necessary items with regard to cost or
other factorsRemove all parts not in useSegregate unwanted material from the workplaceNeed fully skilled supervisor for checking on
regular basis
Seiri – sort
SortRed Tagging
Seiton “Set in Order”, RapiArrange all necessary items so they can be
easily selected for usePrevent loss and waste of timeMake it easy to find and pick up necessary
itemsEnsure first-come-first-served basisMake workflow smooth and easyAll above work should be on regular base
Set IN Order - Storing
Set in Order
Seiso “Shine”, ResikClean your workplace completelyUse cleaning as inspectionPrevent machinery and equipment
deteriorationKeep workplace safe and easy to workkeep work place clean
Seiketsu “Standardize”, RawatMaintain high standards of housekeeping
and workplace organization at all times.Maintain orderliness. Maintain everything in
order and according to its standard.Everything in its right place.(Chilled totes in
chilled area, Dry totes in dry area.)Every process has a standard
Shitsuke “Sustain”, RajinTo keep in working orderAlso translates as "do without being told"
(though this doesn't begin with S)Perform regular auditsTraining and DisciplineTraining is goal oriented process. its result
feedback is necessary monthly
BenefitsReduced setup timeThe flow of goods from warehouse to shelves improvesEmployees with multiple skills are used more
efficientlyProduction scheduling and work hour consistency
synchronized with demandIncreased emphasis on supplier relationshipsSupplies come in at regular intervals throughout the
production dayMinimizes storage space needed.Smaller chance of inventory breaking/expiring.Waste Elimination Supports Continuous Quality and
Productivity Improvement
Tools for 5sShadow
boxingFloor markings
Signage
Tools for 5s (cont.)Labeling Industrial
Printers5S Tags
thoughtsHow to sort? Based on frequency of use,
necessity, or work typeA place/a person to sort out all tools after
use