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EGA OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE PROCEDURE EGA.OEX.LM.GEN.07.

F01

LEAN MANUFACTURING OPL LEARNING -


EGA.OEX.LM.GEN.07.F01

What is 5S system and how can we get started?


OPL No: 01
Introduction
5S is a way of organizing and managing the work space based on our workflow by
eliminating waste, improving productivity and making a safer work environment.
This system is the responsibility of everyone working in the area.

Body
5S System consists of 5 steps:
Sort – Set in order – Shine – Standardize – Self-discipline.
1st S is Sort: which focuses on eliminating unnecessary items in the workspace. Each
equipment, material, tool and furniture in your workplace has to be categorized as:
Essential, Not Essential yet workable or Not Essential & faulty.

Examples

1st S:
SORT

Not Scrap S
Essential
Essential

Keep & store useful


Not EGA Picture
Red Tag

Benefits

 Trip free area  Improves the efficiency


 Helps employees in decision making  Eases problem detection
 Creates a safe working environment  Reduces setup times
 Removal of non-functional and extra  Boosts the productivity
quantity items

One point lesson

1st S removes the non-essential items from area

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