Elements of 5S - 5S Comprises 5 Simple Steps.
1. SEIRI# SEIRI - Sort Out unnecessary items in the workplace & discard them.
SORTING ( SEIRI )
* Segregating necessary from unnecessary.
* Discarding what is not required.
* Deciding on a frequency of sorting.
2. SEITON# SEITON - Arrange necessary items in good order so that they can b easily picked for use.
SYSTEMATIC ARRANGEMENT ( SEITON )
How to implement Systematic Arrangement
* Analyse Status.
* Decide which things will belong where.
* Decide how they should b put away.
* Get everybody to follow rules thru indexing , labeling etc.
3. SEISO# SEISO - Clean ur workplace completely so that there is no dust on the floor , machine & equipments.
SPIC & SPAN ( SEISO )
Understanding how to prevent things from getting dirty & ensuring tip top condition. If theres lesser no. of items , there is lesser to clean.
* One is Best.
* One page memo
* One day processing
* One location files
* One copy filing
* Reduce no of Tools
* Reduce no. of Bolt sizes
* Use of winged nuts
* Consolidate kinds of all
* Combine various tools into one
* Any other..........
4. SEIKETSU# SEIKETSU - Maintain high standards of house keeping & workplace organistion at all times.
STANDARDISATION ( SEIKETSU )
Standardisation is the result that exists when the first 3 pillars - Sort , Set in Order & Shine r properly maintained.
* The Place degenrates very quickly if we dont standardise.
* We learn about keeping everything clean by making standards.
EXAMPLE of Visual Control.
* Warning Lights.
* Transparent Windows
* Colour Coding
* Labels
* Position marks
* Okay marks
* Visualise Conditions
* What is where chart
* Who is where chart
* Inespection Labels
* How much of what chart
5. SHITSUKE # SHITSUKE - Train people to follow good house keeping disciplines autonomously.
SELF DISCIPLINE or SUSTAIN ( SHITSUKE )
Set Standards , Practise & Discipline
* Standardising the 4S practises
* Conditionuos Aduit & revision of standards
* Training of concerned in the revised standards
* Abolishing unwanted standards
* Operation standards , Limit samples , Quality Control Process Charts etc
* Horizontal deployment of standards
Process of Sustainment
* Daily monitoring throu audit scores
* Improving ownership by allocating areas
* Communicating Visually through fixed point/worse point photographs
* Structured communication
* Continous training of all employees
* Periodic audits at all levels
* Motivating throu recognition.
I Hope U hv Understand the ELEMENTS of 5S.
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