LMAI413-LSAI423 Lean Manufacturing & Lean Six Sigma

PRACTICAL EXERCISE 1

NAME: RATING
SECTION CODE: DATE:
INSTRUCTOR:

General Instructions: Write your answers legibly on the space provided.

Topic Coverage: 5S Methodology
Application. Locate an area in your workplace where can conduct an assessment using the given 5S checklist. After the
assessment, propose improvement suggestions incorporating the principles of each component of the 5S.

WORK AREA: ______________________________

DATE: ____________________________________

S1 – Sort – SEIRI: / x Remarks

1. No irrelevant reference materials, documents, drawings, etc.

2. No irrelevant reference materials, documents, etc.
3. No excess pieces of equipment, documents, etc.
4. Storage area is defined to store unneeded items and out-dated documents.
5. Standards for eliminating unnecessary items exist and are being followed.

S2 – Set in order – SEITON:

6. Desks and cabinets are free of accumulations of papers and other objects.
7. All tools and equipment are stored in a fixed place.
8. Tools and equipment are well organized for ease of take and return.
9. Labeling of cabinets, shelves and files allows immediate identification.
10. Documents are filed in accordance with the Record Retention Guidelines.
11. Displays are tidy, free of clutter, labeled and up-to-date.
12. Safety equipment easily accessible and in good condition.

S3 – Shine – SEISO:

13. The floor is kept clean and no signs of damage.

14. Walls and ceilings are in good condition and free from dirt and dust.
15. Racks and cabinets are kept clean and in good condition.
16. Equipment and tools are kept clean and in good condition.
17. Desks, tables and other furniture are kept clean
18. Lighting is enough and the angle and intensity of illumination are appropriate.
19. Good movement of air exists through the room.
20. Trash containers are emptied on a regular basis.

S4 – Standardize – SEIKETSU:

21. Visual controls and display boards are used and regularly updated.
22. Procedures for maintaining the first three S's are being displayed.
23. 5S checklists, schedules and routines are defined and being used.
24. Everyone knows his responsibilities, when and how.
25. Regular audits are taking place using checklists and measures.

S5 – Sustain – SHITSUKE:

26. 5S seems to be the way of life rather than just a routine.

27. Success stories are being displayed (i.e. before and after pictures).
28. Rewards and recognition is part of the 5S system.
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT:

SORT (SEIRI)

SET IN ORDER (SEITON)

SHINE (SEISO)

STANDARDIZE (SEIKETSU)

SUSTAIN (SHITSUKE)

Needs Improvement
Excellent (25) Good (20) Satisfactory (15) Inadequate (5)
(10)
Overall The assessment is The assessment is The assessment is The assessment The assessment is
Presentation and well-organized, clearly organized, presented somewhat organized, lacks organization, disorganized and
Clarity presented, and easy to clearly, and generally and there are minor and there are unclear.
follow. easy to follow. issues with clarity. significant issues with
clarity.
Knowledge of the Demonstrates Shows a solid Demonstrates a basic Displays limited Lacks understanding
5S Principles thorough understanding of the understanding of the understanding of the of fundamental 5S
understanding of the 5S principles and 5S principles. Applies 5S principles. Applies principles.
5S principles and standards. Applies principles with principles
standards. Applies principles consistently. occasional guidance. inconsistently.
principles effectively in
various contexts.
Analytical Skills Effectively identifies Identifies key issues Identifies most key Struggles to identify Fails to identify key
key issues and risks and risks during the issues and risks during key issues and risks. issues and risks.
during the audit audit process. the audit process. Analysis lacks depth Analysis is superficial
process. Provides Provides clear analysis Provides satisfactory and clarity. or absent.
insightful analysis and and recommendations. analysis and
recommendations. recommendations.
Recommendations Provides insightful and Provides clear Provides satisfactory Provides limited or Fails to provide
for Improvement practical recommendations for recommendations for vague meaningful
recommendations for improvement. improvement. recommendations for recommendations for
improvement. Solutions are Solutions are generally improvement. improvement.
Solutions are well- supported and practical. Solutions may lack Solutions are unclear
supported and feasible. feasibility. or unrealistic.
feasible.