5S Tool

The 5S is a 5 steps methodology to put in place a visual management of an area to allow to make any
deviation to the standard visible and so, create an high-performance workplace.

Summary of the tool Main benefits observed

•Who : Process owners, autonomous team,… • Allow the respect the standards
• Make problem visible
• Improved working conditions
•What : 5 step methodology to put in place a visual • Improved work team performance
management • Improve safety
• Reduced time
• Reduce space
•Where : In a delimited area, owned by the team • Increased profitability

•When : As a first step of the implementation of a

continuous improvement initiative Pre-requisites for implementation
•How many : On each area of the plant • Select the area and the team in charge of it
• Train workgroup leaders
• Provide materials
•How : By applying the 5 steps : • Establish visual ways to communicate 5S activities
• 1S : Sort (Seiri)
• 2S : Set in order (Seiton)
• 3S : Shine (Seiso)
• 4S : Standardize (Seiketsu) Documentation
• 5S : Sustain (Shitsuke)
• 5S explanatory
•Why : To make any deviation to the standard visible • 5S audit grid
and so to avoid them, create a high-performance • 5S logos
workplace and be focus on the way to improve it • Tramway 5S Training
• 5S useful icons,…

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