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10Tips For5S Success

5S10 Tips For 5S Success

The 5S Success Goals: LOWER COSTS

INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY

IMPROVE SAFETY

5SImplementation is Key:

10 Tips For 5S Success

Success starts with a plan

Know the plan, stick to the plan,watch your culture grow strong

5S10 Tips For 5S Success

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5S Visual Aids can offer crucial support:

5SStart Small:Select target areas to implement first.

Narrow selection by cost, need, risk and safety.

Showing success in one area gains the confidence of others and a reason to buy-in.

5SHave the Right Supplies:You can't build a house without a hammer.Be prepared with the following supplies: Label makers, labels, signs, sign makers

5STape, floor tape, colored tape, marking tape

Have the Right Supplies Available:

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5STraining materialsTool shadows, shadow boards

Have the Right Supplies Available:

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5S• Shine Chart,

cleaning supplies• 5S cart with supplies• Bins, holders, organizers• Camera

Have the Right Supplies Available:

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5SProper training = Successful 5S

Provide the Proper Training

Classroom sessionsVideos5S eventsReading materialWalk throughs www.5sToday.com

5SProvide the Proper Training:

Show what your definition of aclean workplace looks like.

Most people are visual learners

Use ‘before’ and ‘after’ pictures to show progression model.Display ‘before’ picturesoutside work area

5SLead By Example

Leaders should understandthe fundamentals of 5S and be ready to explainand help fix any situations that arise.

5SLead By ExampleManagementshould alwayshave thecleanest andmost organized work areas.

5SClearly Define Your Expectations

Define specific roles andtasks that are expectedwithin the system.

Emphasize the importance of completing tasks andwhy this is important.

5SIncorporate the process into the fundamentals and long-term goals of the company.

This keeps a focus on continuous improvement.

Provide the Means…

…to Incorporate Not Isolate

5SProvide the Means...5S is not a stand alone process!

5SDaily EnforcementDuring your audit walk,be on the lookout for5S violations and address them immediately!

5SDaily Enforcement

Conduct weeklyor monthly ‘full’audits to go along with your daily enforcement.

5SReward ExcellenceReward your top performers. Display their work toshow others.

Do Not point out low scores,this is inefficient anddetrimental to yourprogression.

5SAuditsUse important Audit results(bi-annual or annual audits) to force action and promote follow through.

5SAuditsAudits shed light on specific areasof concern and help to definecontinuous improvement. Provides

immediatefeedback!

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