The 5s Philosophy
5S
Essential in the Lean Manufacturing Structure is
The "5S" Philosophy
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Seiri Seiton Seiso Seiketsu Shitsuke
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The use of the 5S's in our Kaizen Workshops is a basic part of the process. This is the finest piece of easy information about this subject that I have ever seen. The 5"S"s are explained here as a very simplified but thorough and feasible process. I am sure that you will find it excellent! Thank you Todd.
Enrique Mora
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Anyone who has recently opened a new machine shop has certainly had these thoughts: How can I improve efficiency, work organization, quality, safety and housekeeping and protect my investment at the same time? Todd Skaggs, President of Metaltek Mfg. Inc., decided that the 5S process could effectively impact the way his company did business.
Based on Japanese words that begin with ‘S’, the 5S Philosophy focuses on effective work place organization and standardized work procedures. 5S simplifies your work environment, reduces waste and non-value activity while improving quality efficiency and safety.
Sort – (Seiri) the first S focuses on eliminating unnecessary items from the workplace. An effective visual method to identify these unneeded items is called red tagging. A red tag is placed on all items not required to complete your job. These items are then moved to a central holding area. This process is for evaluation of the red tag items. Occasionally used items are moved to a more organized storage location outside of the work area while unneeded items are discarded. Sorting is an excellent way to free up valuable floor space and eliminate such things as broken tools, obsolete jigs and fixtures, scrap and excess raw material. The Sort process also helps prevent the JIC job mentality (Just In Case.)
Set In Order (Seiton) is the second of the 5Ss and focuses on efficient and effective storage methods.
You must ask yourself these questions: 1. What do I need to do my job? 2. Where
Essential in the Lean Manufacturing Structure is
The "5S" Philosophy
[pic]
Seiri Seiton Seiso Seiketsu Shitsuke
[pic]
The use of the 5S's in our Kaizen Workshops is a basic part of the process. This is the finest piece of easy information about this subject that I have ever seen. The 5"S"s are explained here as a very simplified but thorough and feasible process. I am sure that you will find it excellent! Thank you Todd.
Enrique Mora
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Anyone who has recently opened a new machine shop has certainly had these thoughts: How can I improve efficiency, work organization, quality, safety and housekeeping and protect my investment at the same time? Todd Skaggs, President of Metaltek Mfg. Inc., decided that the 5S process could effectively impact the way his company did business.
Based on Japanese words that begin with ‘S’, the 5S Philosophy focuses on effective work place organization and standardized work procedures. 5S simplifies your work environment, reduces waste and non-value activity while improving quality efficiency and safety.
Sort – (Seiri) the first S focuses on eliminating unnecessary items from the workplace. An effective visual method to identify these unneeded items is called red tagging. A red tag is placed on all items not required to complete your job. These items are then moved to a central holding area. This process is for evaluation of the red tag items. Occasionally used items are moved to a more organized storage location outside of the work area while unneeded items are discarded. Sorting is an excellent way to free up valuable floor space and eliminate such things as broken tools, obsolete jigs and fixtures, scrap and excess raw material. The Sort process also helps prevent the JIC job mentality (Just In Case.)
Set In Order (Seiton) is the second of the 5Ss and focuses on efficient and effective storage methods.
You must ask yourself these questions: 1. What do I need to do my job? 2. Where