5S: Defined and Explained

Have you heard of 5S? Here’s to help you

understand the TERM

5S describes how to ORGANIZE workspace for EFFICIENCY by

IDENTIFYING, SORTING and CLEANING items.

And Here’s What 5S Stands FOR

1. SORTING

SORTING helps eliminate unneeded tools and keeps only

those important.

2. STRAIGTHENING

STRAIGTHENING helps arrange work, employees and

instruction for a “WASTE-FREE” workspace.

3. SYSTEMATIC CLEANING

SYSTEMATIC CLEANING assures a CLUTTER-FREE workspace and

ORGANIZATION of items to place.

4. STANDARDIZE

STANDARDIZE ensures that same procedure is used throughout operation.

5. SERVICE

SERVICE ensures complete submission to

rules to prevent backsliding.

Apply 5S in your Own Industry for an Organized Workspace

and High-grade Output

If you Need Help on the Application of 5S CONSULT the

Experts of Total Excellence Manufacturing

http://txm.com.au/