5S Philosophy

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5S Philosophy
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The “5S” Philosophy
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.
If you’re going to do it, do it RIGHT!
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Sort – (Seiri)
The first S focuses on eliminating unnecessary items from the

workplace.
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Sort – (Seiri)
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.
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Sort – (Seiri)
If you don’t use it,

move it!
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Sort – (Seiri)
Sorting frees up valuable floor space and eliminates such
things as broken tools, obsolete jigs and fixtures, scrap and
excess raw material.
The Sort process also helps prevent the ‘hoarder’ job
mentality (“I might need it”).
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A place for everything
&
everything in its place
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Set in Order – (Seiton)
The second S focuses on efficient and effective storage methods.
You must ask yourself these questions:
1. What do I need to do my job?

2. Where should I locate this item?
3. How many do I need?
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Set in Order – (Seiton)
Strategies for effective Set In Order are:
 Painting floors
 Outlining work areas and locations
 Shadow boards
 Modular shelving and cabinets
“A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING AND

EVERTHING IN ITS PLACE”
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Shine – (Seiso)
Once you have eliminated the clutter and junk that has been clogging your
work areas and identified and located the necessary items, the next step is
to thoroughly clean the work area. Daily follow-up cleaning is necessary in
order to sustain this improvement. Workers take pride in a clean and clutter-
free work area and the Shine step will help create ownership in the
equipment and facility.
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Shine – (Seiso)
Workers will also begin to notice changes in equipment and facility
location such as air, oil and coolant leaks, repeat contamination and
vibration, broken, fatigue, breakage, and misalignment. These changes,
if left unattended, could lead to equipment failure and loss of production.
Both add up to impact your company’s bottom line.
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Standardize – (Seiketsu)
Once the first three of the 5S’s have been implemented, you should
concentrate on standardizing best practice in your work area. Allow your
employees to participate in the development and documentation of such
standards. They are a valuable but often overlooked source of information
regarding their work.
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Standardize – (Seiketsu)
Standardize means establishing “Best Manufacturing
Practices, including:
 Workplace Layout and Design

 Materials Handling Analysis
 Clear and Concise Work Instructions
 Well Defined Work Methods
 Safe (Ergonomic) Working Practices
 Cycle Time Reduction
 Training
 Documentation
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Sustain – (Seiketsu)
This is by far the most difficult S to implement and achieve.
Human nature is to resist change and more than a few

organizations have found themselves with a dirty cluttered shop a
few months following their attempt to implement 5S. The tendency
is to return to the status quo and the comfort zone of the "old way"
of doing things.
Sustain focuses on defining a new status quo and standard of

work place organization.
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The “5S” Philosophy
Once fully implemented, the 5S process can increase moral, create
positive impressions on customers, and increase efficiency and
organization.
Not only will employees feel

better about where they work, the
effect on continuous
improvement can lead to less
waste, better quality and shorter
lead times. Any of which will
make your organization more
profitable and competitive in the
market place
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Who is EASE Inc?
EASE Incorporated is an international corporation,

founded in 1986.
EASE is headquartered in Southern California

with satellite offices in Europe and the United
States.
EASE Incorporated provides productivity improvement services through the

application of the EASEworks® Software, training, consulting services and
implementation support.
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EASE Customers
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The Service
Our major focus is to offer sustainable productivity improvements and cost
reductions for our clients. We can provide you with consulting assistance for. .
 Equipment Evaluation  Training and Training Support &

 Facility Layout Certification
 Establishing “Best Practices”  Improving Labor Efficiency
 Competitive Benchmarking  Productivity Analysis
 Design Engineering  Implementing Lean Manufacturing
 Process Engineering  Manufacturing Engineering
 Production Engineering  ISO 9000 Implementation
 Implementing Ergonomic  Developing Work Standards
Improvements  Process Mapping
EASE will provide engineers with extensive experience in YOUR industry. Your
engineers will have the ability to take over, with confidence,
confidence where we leave off.
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Software
EASEworks® Software modules cover:
 Work Standards  Work Instructions

 Product Cost Estimating  Ergonomics
 Line Balancing  Design For Assembly
EASE Inc. provides full training, start up assistance and consulting services for
all modules.
Software customization services are also available.
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Contact Information
Phone: (949) 348-7511

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SAMPLE ONLINE
WORK
INSTRUCTION
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Full motion
video can be
displayed as
part of a work
instruction
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Work tasks can be
analyzed in great
detail to evaluate
alternative methods.
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Determining Value/Non-Value
Added Activities Value Added: Activities that
must be performed to meet
customer requirements
ASSEMBLY
PROCESS CONTRIBUTES
METALWORK
STEPS TO CUSTOMER
PACKAGING
DEMANDS? YES VALUE
ADDED
YES
NO
FINANCIALS
SCHEDULING
MINIMAL
MATERIAL
ESSENTIAL HANDLING
NECESSARY CONTRIBUTES
TO PRODUCE NO TO BUSINESSR YES NON-VALUE
OUTPUT DEMANDS? ADDED
MOVEMENT
REWORK
NO NON-VALUE STORAGE
ADDED
Non-Value Added: Activities that do not
contribute to meeting customer
requirements. These activities can
possibly be eliminated.
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This chart illustrates
Value Added/Non-Value
Added, Walking and
Internal Time.
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This shows methods
comparison and cost
benefits.
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Here is a comparison of
the value added.
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Not only can existing working practices
be evaluated, but alternatives can be
considered and cost justified.
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A leading beef processing plant
uses EASE to compare the same
task for training and work content
across all of their plants.
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An EASEworks® Manufacturing Tutorial

Based on Japanese words that begin with S, the 5S Philosophy

If you’re going to do it, do it RIGHT!

The first S focuses on eliminating unnecessary items from the

If you don’t use it,

1. What do I need to do my job?

“A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING AND

 Workplace Layout and Design

This is by far the most difficult S to implement and achieve.

Human nature is to resist change and more than a few

Sustain focuses on defining a new status quo and standard of

Not only will employees feel

For further information about EASE

EASE Incorporated is an international corporation,

EASE is headquartered in Southern California

EASE Incorporated provides productivity improvement services through the

 Equipment Evaluation  Training and Training Support &

 Work Standards  Work Instructions

Software customization services are also available.

Phone: (949) 348-7511

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