Japanese 5 S Approach
Japanese 5 S Approach
Japanese 5 S Approach
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Content
What Is 5S?
Advantages
Application area
5 Steps of 5S
Seiri (Sort)
Red Tag Strategy
Sorting is the cornerstone of 5S
Seiton(Set in Order)
Some guidelines to consider
Label & Sign Strategy
Paint & Tape Strategy
Tool Outline Strategy
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Seiso (Shine)
Seiketsu(Standardisation)
Shitsuke(Sustain)
Summary
References
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What Is 5S?
A Systematic approach to workplace
organization. Ohno, Taiichi(1988)
It originated, as did most of the elements of Lean,
within Toyota.
A cornerstone of 5S : untidy, cluttered work
areas are not productive. Samuel K. Ho,
Svetlana Cicmil, (1996).
People are happier in a clean and tidy
environment
Hence more inclined to work hard and with due
care and attention.
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Advantages
If implemented correctly and followed diligently,
5S will lead to. :
Lower costs
Better quality
Improved safety
Increased productivity
Higher employee satisfaction
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Application area
Originally developed by Hiroyuki Hirano for
manufacturing companies in Japan.
the principles of 5S translate well to the
Factory
Laboratory
repair facility
even the corporate office.
Almost any workplace environment will benefit
from the structure and efficiency that this model
provides.
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5 Steps of 5S
The elements of 5S are all Japanese words
beginning with the letter S.
Since their adoption within Western
implementations of Lean, various anglicised
versions of the terms have been adopted by
different writers and educators
1. Seiri (sort) .Rod Gapp et al ,(2008)
2. Seiton(Set in order). Rod Gapp et al ,(2008)
3. Seiso(Shine). Rod Gapp et al ,(2008)
4. Seiketsu(Standardisation). Rod Gapp et al
,(2008)
5. Shitsuke(Sustain) Rod Gapp et al ,(2008)
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(Sort)
Seiri
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Seiri (Sort)
Sort is the process of removing all the items
that are not needed for current production from
the workspace. Ohno, Taiichi(1988)
Involves elimination of excess materials.
Major element : a critical look at the area.
Involves cross-functional teams
Getting people to look at each others areas
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Red Tag Strategy
Items are given a tag which says
what the item is
which location it is in
when it was identified in this location.
Leave the item in the area for a while
Anybody using the item notes this.
Go back some time later
Identify things that havent moved, or been used.
Items which have not been used can then
potentially be disposed of or moved to alternative
location.
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Sorting is the cornerstone of 5S
It will get rid of problems like:
Tools and materials impeding workflow
Wasted time looking for parts and tools
Stockpiling unnecessary and expensive inventory
Safety hazards resulting from clutter.
Doing this first step correctly will lay the
groundwork and ensure a successful
implementation of the 5S model. Rod Gapp et al
,(2008)
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(Set in Order)
Seiton
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Seiton(Set in Order)
Process of putting everything in a place that is
easy to get to and easy to put away. Ohno,
Taiichi(1988)
Everything should be clearly marked so that
anyone could easily find its proper home.
You begin the Set in Order phase of 5S only
when the Sort phase is complete.
Goal: To create a standardized and consistent
way to store and retrieve tools and materials.
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Some guidelines to consider
If items are used together, store them together.
Put the frequently used items closest to the user.
Place items so that the users twisting and
bending is kept at a minimum when accessing
them.
Arrange tools and materials in order of use.
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Label & Sign Strategy
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Paint & Tape Strategy
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Tool Outline Strategy
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(Shine)
Seiso
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Seiso (Shine)
Principle : People are happier and hence more
productive in clean, bright environments.
Samuel K. Ho, Svetlana Cicmil, (1996).
If everything is clean it is immediately ready for
use.
The task is to establish the maintenance of a
clean environment as an ongoing, continuous
programme.
Cleaning is everyones responsibility.
It must be a culture that is followed from the CEO
down to the apprentice.
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Implementation of Seiso
Rod Gapp et al ,(2008)
1. Create assignment map which identifies who
is responsible for which areas.
2. The second is the schedule which says who
does what at which times and on which days.
3. Preparation making sure the equipment
needed to clean is always available, always
ready for use.
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(Standardisation)
Seiketsu
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Seiketsu(Standardisation)
Standardize creates a system of tasks and
procedures that will ensure that the principles
of 5S are performed on a daily basis. Ohno,
Taiichi(1988)
Utilizes a set of schedules and checklists
Can be easily followed
Each step is performed exactly the same way
every day.
There is no room for uncertainty
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Steps for Standardization
Ohno, Taiichi(1988)
Make sure that each employee knows his
responsibilities.
Make it a part of their daily routine.
Periodic evaluation.
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(Sustain)
Shitsuke
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Shitsuke(Sustain)
Sustain is the final pillar of the 5S system
Chief objective: To give your staff the
commitment and motivation to follow each
step, day in and day out. Rod Gapp et al
,(2008)
Here are some great techniques to keep your
staff motivated:
Assign the time to do it.
Start from the top.
Create a reward system
Get everyone involved
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Summary
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SUMMARY
The 5S model for workplace efficiency and
organization is both powerful and simple.
Visual model: The most powerful aspect of 5S.
Rod Gapp et al ,(2008)
Vision is our dominant sense, and because 5S
uses colors and lines and labels to organize,
following the steps becomes second nature very
easily.
It has the potential to transform your company
into a safe and productive warehouse,
manufacturing facility or office.
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References
Hirano, Hiroyuki (1995). 5 Pillars of the Visual
Workplace. Cambridge, MA: Productivity Press.
ISBN 978-1-56327-047-5.
Ohno, Taiichi(1988). Toyota Production System
(TPS). ISBN 978-0915299140.
Rod Gapp, Ron Fisher and Kaoru
Kobayashi(2008). Implementing 5S within a
Japanese context: an integrated management
system. Management Decision, Vol. 46 Iss: 4,
pp.565 - 579 DOI 10.1108/00251740810865067
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References
Samuel K. Ho, Svetlana Cicmil, (1996).Japanese
5-S practice. The TQM Magazine, Vol. 8 Iss: 1,
pp.45 53, DOI:10.1108/09544789610107261
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