5S
What is 5S?
Five S represents 5 disciplines for maintaining a visual workplace. These are foundational to Kaizen and a manufacturing strategy based "Lean Manufacturing" concepts. Five S is the starting point for improvement activities that ensure our company’s survival.
The Five S program focuses on having visual order, organization, cleanliness and standardization. The results you can expect from a Five S program are: improved profitability, efficiency, service and safety.
The principles underlying a Five S program at first appear to be simple, obvious common sense. And they are. But until the advent of Five S programs many businesses ignored these basic principles.
What types of businesses benefit from a Five S program?
Everyone and all types of business benefit from having a Five S program. Manufacturing and industrial plants come to mind first, as those are the business that can realize the greatest benefits.
Benefits:
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Improve safety
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Decrease down time
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Raise employee morale
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Identify problems more quickly
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Develop control through visibility
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Establish convenient work practices
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Increase product and process quality
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Strengthen employees’ pride in their work
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Promote stronger communication among staff