Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Javier Corral
Retail Branding and Global Operations 2014
Information Solutions Operations and Supply Chain Excellence
What?
Sustain Sort
> An Initial approach to clear out the clutter in order to Maintain Discipline Clear out
rarely used
surface problems. items
> Caution: Well organized waste is still waste! 5S should not be applied simply for the sake of applying
the tools but to start the ELS journey.
How is 5S measured?
> 5S creates organization, visible working conditions, and a disciplined environment.
> Rated on a 1 to 5 scale of achievement within the Operational Excellence Dashboard, with specific
checkpoints under each S.
> 2S – Straighten “Equipment, materials, and tools are clearly marked, easily accessible.
and conveniently organized.”
> 3S – Shine “Entire work area and all equipment is clean / visual checks are done.”
Reduce the number of lost Eliminate the possibility of Eliminate wasted time
time accidents, Worker’s using the wrong tools. looking for tools. Reduce
Compensation claims and Eliminate contamination cycle time, reduce
OSHA recordables. and assure compliance to equipment downtime
standard procedures. through regular cleaning
and inspection.
5S is: 5S is NOT:
1. About sustained workplace organization and discipline. 1. About “spring cleaning”.
2. A tool that benefits the entire organization. 2. A “shop-floor only” tool.
3. A continuous process and an on-going management tool. 3. A one-time event
4. For everyone. 4. “Someone else’s” responsibility
5. A basic foundation for all other improvement. 5. Optional
Visual Management
Unnecessary
Unnecessary Discard or delete
Cannot
Cannot be
be used
used
Unlikely
Unlikely to
to be
be Used
Used Discard, delete or donate
Rarely
Rarely Used
Used Store remotely or electronically
Frequently
Frequently Used
Used Store close at hand for ready-access
> First decide where all items should be so that the organization is easy to use and understand
> Choose proper storage methods that minimize inventory and promote visual management
> Visually indicate locations so items in use can be returned and missing items are easily identified
> Make sign boards that clearly explain inventory, equipment, and other items so anyone can
understand in the workplace
> Visual controls and associated standard work (expectations for 5S conditions) is established.
> There is a process documentation and execution of daily expectations, responsibilities and
accountabilities for 5s.
> 5s process is standardized across the site. Standards for labeling, auditing, communicating,
correcting gaps should be same across the site.
Example: