Team members G Praneetha (08PG301) Parul Pratap Rai (08PG323) Swayamvara (08PG349)

5S Philosophy
A Japanese principle which focuses on workplace organization and standardizing the work procedures. It is a structured program to systematically achieve total organization, cleanliness and standardization in workplace.

Below is the Japanese and the English version of 5S.

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Purpose of 5S
To keep the work place clean
Provides safety Reduce the cost Increase productivity

Increase moral Creates positive impressions on customers

Provides good ambience to work Eliminates wastage

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Seiri Sorting out

Eliminating unnecessary items from workplace which frees up the valuable work floor space Red tag all the identified unwanted items, then moving it the central holding area

Material or Item

Classification

Wanted Safe keeping

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Not Wanted Red tag, Dispose off

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Example of Red Tag

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Seiton Set in order

Focuses on efficient and effective storage methods Determine,
What is needed to do in the job Where the item should be located What quantity of the item is really needed A place for everything and everything in its place will lessen time wastage on finding the needed object

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Seiton Set in order

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Seiso - Shine
Cleaning up the workplace after the clutter and junk has been
identified and eliminated Scheduled cleaning with follow up is imperative for sustained improvement

Seiso becomes necessary for two reasons, 1. For uninterrupted production activity
2. Workers take pride in working in a cluster free environment

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Seiso - Shine

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Seiketsu - Standardize
Standardization can only be achieved after the first three have been implemented

In this stage cleanliness is ensured by setting standards Purpose is to prevent Accumulation of unneeded items Procedures from breaking down Equipment & materials from getting dirty

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Seiketsu - Standardize
Standardization involves practices like : Work place and process layout

Well defined work methods. Cycle time Documentation

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Shitsuke - Sustain
Periodic monitoring through audit scores Structured communication Communicating visually through fixed point

Motivating through recognition Encouraging housekeeping projects through Total Employee Involvement

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Shitsuke - Sustain
Piling up of unneeded items. Tools & Jips do not return to designated places

No actions taken to clean the dirty equipments Items left protruding in walkways

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Tips for 5S Success - by Kevin McManus

Don't See 5S Initiative as a Stand Alone Effort Require Management to Set a Strong 5S Example Require Everyone to Enforce 5S Practices on a Daily Basis Incorporate 5S Expectations into every employee's Job Description Clearly, and Visually, Define What Each 5S Workplace Should Look Like

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Tips for 5S Success - by Kevin McManus

Modify Procedures and Work Instructions to Keep 5S Changes Alive Build 5S Expectations in the Monthly High Performance Work Practices Include 5S Recognition in the Regular Employee Recognition Efforts Create a 5S Punch List and Show Regular Progress Towards Its Completion Create a 5S Implementation Plan with Milestones that Appreciate Process Evolution
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