It’s a mindset & commitment to
achieve a totally waste-free operation that is to focus on your customer’s
success… achieved by simplifying and continuously improving all processes.
METHODOLOGY OF (5 S)
1.
ORGANISATION (SEIRI)
Decide what you need.
Remove unnecessary clutter.
All tools, materials, classified and then stored.
Remove items which are broken, unusable or only occasionally used.
RED
TAG TECHNIQUE
GIVE STAFF RED LABELS
ASK STAFF TO GO THROUGH EVERY ITEM IN THE
WORK PLACE.
ASK IF NEEDED & THOSE THAT ARE NEEDED,
IN WHAT QUANTITY.
NOT NEEDED - RED TAG IT.
STORE IN THE RED TAG AREA.
PLACE THE SUSPECTED ITEMS IN THE RED TAG
AREA FOR ONE WEEK.
ALLOW THE STAFF TO REEVALUATE THE NEEDED
ITEMS.
AT THE END OF WEEK THOSE WHO NEED ITEMS
SHOULD BE RETURNED
ORGANISATION
PRIORITY
|
FREQUENCY OF USE
|
HOW TO USE
|
Low
|
Less than once per year
Once per year
|
Throw away
Store away from the workplace
|
Avg.
|
Once per month
Once per week
|
Store together but offline
|
High
|
Once Per Day
|
Locate at the workplace
|
2. ORDERLINESS (SEITON)
ONCE YOU HAVE ELIMINATED ALL THE UNNEEDED
ITEMS.
NOW TURN TO THE LEFT OVER ITEMS.
Organize layout of tools and equipment.
–
Designated
locations.
–
Use
tapes and labels.
Ensure everything is available as it is needed and at the “point of use”.
Ensure everything is available as it is needed and at the “point of use”.
METHODOLOGY OF (3 T)
1. TIE – (Where to put)
Decide the location where to put something at our workplace.
2. TIE HIN – (What to put)
Decide what item needs to put.
3. TIE RIYO – (How much to put)
Decide how many quantities of items we need to put there.
Workplace Checkpoints:-
Positions of aisles and storage places clearly marked?
Tools classified and stored by frequency of use?
Pallets stacked correctly?
Is safety equipment easily accessible?
Is floor in good condition?
3.
SEISO (CLEAN/SHINE)
Create a spotless workplace
Identify and eliminate causes of dirt and grime – remove the need to
clean
Sweep, dust, polish and paint.
Divide areas into zones
Define responsibilities for cleaning
Tools and equipment must be owned by an individual
Focus on removing the need to clean
4.
SEIKETSU (STANDARDISE)
Generate a maintenance system for the first three.
Develop procedures, schedules, practices.
Continue to assess the use and disposal of items.
Regularly audit using checklists and measures of housekeeping.
Real challenge is to keep it clean.
Make everyone understood that it is driving
force behind all 5S.
Make it a way of life a part of health and safety program.
Involve the whole workforce.
5. SHITSUKE (SUSTAIN/DISCIPLINE)
Develop and keep good habits.
Make it a way of life.
Involve the whole workforce.
5. SHITSUKE (SUSTAIN/DISCIPLINE)
Develop and keep good habits.
Make it a way of life.
Involve the whole workforce.
WHAT U HAVE COME ACROSS AT THE END OF DAY
- NEAT & CLEAN WORKPLACE
- SMOOTH
WORKING
- NO
OBSTRUCTION
- SAFETY
INCREASES
- PRODUCTIVITY
IMPROVES
- QUALITY
IMPROVES
- WASTAGE
DECREASE
- MACHINE
MAINTENANCE
- VISUAL
CONTROL SYSTEM
- EMPLOYEES
MOTIVATED
- WORKSTATIONS
BECOME SPACIOUS
“ONE MUST LOCATE THE ITEM WITH IN 30 SECOND IF 5S IS PROPERLY
IMPLEMENTED”
Rakesh K. Singh
Logistics Professional
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