MODULE TQM (Operation Management)

CHAPTER 5
GOOD HOUSE KEEPING
Objectives:

1. Define 5s as philosophy for improvemnet.

2. Apply 5s in everyday life.

THE 5’s
5’s which is Japanese system to reduce cost, control inventory and reduce
breakdowns and accidents drastically resulting in increased profits. It is the starting point
for any company who wants to make improvements at the workplace by reducing waste
and create better environment for its employees to work in.
5’s adoption is different in every facility, depending on the needs, processes, and
culture of any given workforce. However, no matter how it’s done, businesses large and
small can enjoy numerous benefits from adopting the 5’s methodology which includes:
 Improved Profitability- companies can save labor hours, money and other
resources.
 More Efficient Work Force- with standard procedures in place, personnel can
center on what’s important.
 Better Service- with a more organized, cleaner, streamlined workplace,
employees can use more time providing exceptional service.
 Safer Workplace- employees are at less hazard and can feel protected in clean,
organized workspaces.
THE 5 STEPS IN 5’s
1. SORT- all tools and materials used in the works process are taken care of. Sort
refers to the sorting of the clutter from the other items within the work area actually
needed.
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2. SET IN ORDER- refers to straightening and orderliness. It is the process are taking
the required items that are remaining after the removal of clutter and arranging
them in an efficient manner through the use of ergonomic principles. In this stage,
the company may want to employ signboards and paintings as forms of visual
methods of orderliness.

a. THE SIGNBOARD STRATEGY- is a method for clearly indicating where,

what, and how many necessary items go where, to make the facility more
orderly.
b. THE PAINTING STRATEGY- this strategy involves marking off the factor’s
waking areas (walkways) from its working area(operation areas) using any
of the following:
 Divider lines
 Door range lines
 Markers for inventory, carts, worktables
 Tiger marks (yellow & black striped lines)

3. SHINE- stands for sweeping and cleanliness. It means to clean all items used at
work or all materials used during a manufacturing process. The workplace, for
examples, has to be clean and tidy all the time.

4. STANDARDIZED- Seiketsu, translates as “standard”. A standard refers to making

all the cleaning, control and improvement processes a customary activity in the
workplace, allowing for control and consistency. Fundamental housekeeping
standards apply everywhere in the facility. Everybody knows precisely what his
responsibilities are.
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5. SUSTAIN- Shitsuke, means maintaining the process to retain long-term kaizen

goals and to retain and reviewing standards. This is to ensure that the firm has
common standards and ways of working.

For further discussion please refer to the link provided: 5s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9sxq34D9HQ
For further discussion please refer to the link provided Improved Profitability
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDk_bmbxGBY

Reference:
Total Quality Management (OBE)
Prof. Angelita Ong Camilar-Serrano,DBA(candidate