5S is a lean manufacturing technique that uses cleaning and organization to improve a variety of aspects of a business, including quality, productivity and safety. At its heart is is a very simple system that generally costs little to implement.
It is called 5S because it is based on a five step process. Each step is identified by a word beginning with the letter "S".
Sort - Eliminate unnecessary items in the work area.
Set In Order - Establish effective storage and organization.
Shine - thoroughly clean the area and the equipment in it.
Standardize - Establish standards for keeping the work area clean and organized.
Sustain - Maintain what has been accomplished
I recently read an article in Modern Machine Shop magazine that provides a good overview of the benefits several facilities saw from using 5S. The article is titled "Success In Workplace Organization Efforts"
A free guide the summarizes the 5S System is available on the Custom Sign Makers web site.
A guide to the standard color coding system used for 5S is available from Graphic Products, Inc.
It is called 5S because it is based on a five step process. Each step is identified by a word beginning with the letter "S".
Sort - Eliminate unnecessary items in the work area.
Set In Order - Establish effective storage and organization.
Shine - thoroughly clean the area and the equipment in it.
Standardize - Establish standards for keeping the work area clean and organized.
Sustain - Maintain what has been accomplished
I recently read an article in Modern Machine Shop magazine that provides a good overview of the benefits several facilities saw from using 5S. The article is titled "Success In Workplace Organization Efforts"
A free guide the summarizes the 5S System is available on the Custom Sign Makers web site.
A guide to the standard color coding system used for 5S is available from Graphic Products, Inc.
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