Elements of 5S

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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