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Success in operations starts with mastering the basics Simple is Powerful In operations we often overlook the simple things that hold immense power. 5S tool is one such example. It is not just for manufacturing whether you are in operations, an office environment or any field of work applying 5S can transform your workspace. Clean environment is the Safe environment Let me know how you have applied 5S in your work or if you are new to it I would love to hear your thoughts!

When you hear "Implementing 5S," what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Labeling? Organizing? Cleaning? Removing unnecessary items? Perhaps even those long hours of preparation before the 5S audit? Why do many employees, see this as an additional task or a burden? Why is there resistance to implementing 5S? More importantly, how can we overcome these challenges to successfully embed 5S principles and achieve operational stability within the organization? This article is the first in a series based on my experience implementing 5S in both service and manufacturing sectors. To start, let’s focus on the common causes for failure.  

Experience sharing on 5S... Recently we had a call from a client seeking our support for 5S implementation. After the call, we were invited for a personal meeting urgently. Something fishy.. During the meeting it came out that" couple of days ago their customer" visited them and happened to visit shop floor and noticed 5S in bad shape. The customer expressed their concern to the supplier.. We were positive in supporting them ,but client told us to do implementation in next 15days and they were "ready to pay a premium price"... WHAT should I have done in this SITUATION?? your views please #5S #continuousimprovement

#5SMethodology Today, I want to share with you a powerful methodology that has transformed workplaces worldwide 5S! 5S is a Japanese concept that focuses on organizing and standardizing the workplace to improve efficiency, safety, and quality. The 5S's are: 1. Seiri (Sort): Eliminate what is not necessary and keep only what is necessary. 2. Seiton (Straighten): Arrange items in a logical and easy-to-reach manner. 3. Seiso (Shine): Regularly clean and maintain your workspace. 4. Seiketsu (Standardize): Develop and enforce standard operating procedures. 5. Shitsuke (Sustain): Make 5S a continuous process in your daily work. By implementing 5S, you can reduce clutter, improve workflow, enhance safety, and boost productivity. It's not just about tidying up; it's about creating a more efficient and effective work environment

well explained 5s

The next level of 5S is depicted in the picture. It's crucial to provide resources to the shop floor team to maintain 5S. Without understanding the "Place for everything and everything in its place" philosophy, they cannot uphold good 5S practices on the shop floor. #5S #culture_building #clean_shop_floor #JBMgroup

What are the 5S and their examples? In English, these 5S meanings are: 1.Sort : Eliminate that which is not needed. 2.Straighten : Organize what remains after sorting. 3. Shine : Clean and inspect the work area. 4.Standardize: Write standards for 5S. 5.Sustain: Consistently apply the 5S standards.

Implementing 5S leads to: 1. Enhanced safety and ergonomic conditions 2. Improved process flow 3. Decreased time spent searching for items 4. Reduced unplanned downtime 5. Elevated product quality 6. Strengthened visual control systems 7. Better teamwork and collaboration 8. Increased productivity 9. Elimination of distractions 10. Optimized inventory and space usage 11. Instilled discipline for adhering to standard procedures 12. Clear visibility of problems 13. Effective waste reduction 14. Enhanced self-management and accountability #TotalQualitymanagement #5S

"Unlocking Efficiency and Excellence with 5S Methodology! What is 5S, you ask? It's a systematic approach to workplace organization and standardization, consisting of Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. Sort: We're decluttering and removing unnecessary items from our workspace to create a more organized environment. Set in Order: Everything has its place! We're arranging tools, equipment, and materials in a logical and efficient manner for easy access. Shine: We're maintaining cleanliness and tidiness throughout our workspace to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for all. Standardize: We're establishing clear standards and procedures for maintaining the 5S system, ensuring consistency and sustainability. Sustain: We're fostering a culture of continuous improvement by empowering our team to uphold the 5S principles every day. By embracing 5S, we're streamlining our processes, improving productivity, enhancing safety, and ultimately delivering better results for our customers. Join us on this journey towards excellence! #5S #ContinuousImprovement #OperationalExcellence #Efficiency #Organization"

5S-an opportunity to create better flow. For any of us who have participated in a 5S activity, generally we focus on cleaning, setting up the workplace and creating visual standards. But an important part of 5S is to create better flow at the SET stage. I facilitated a 5S activity in this dispatch area primarily to improve quality and delivery performance. The contracted delivery drivers would arrive to pick up their “job lots” only to regularly find damage and/or missing product and additionally encountered delays in finding their goods. This created immediate frustration for the drivers and resulted in customers’ orders being delayed. Customers had to be called with a last-minute change to the scheduled installation date. With some simple floor paint & designated bays marked clearly (where jobs were assigned to the bays), it created significantly better flow. The delivery drivers (our internal customers) were so appreciative of the result, some offered to participate at no-cost in the next activity on the other side of the factory. Remember Lean is about removing waste & creating a better outcome for our customers. Don’t lose sight of the benefit of planning to create better flow, when you do your next 5S activity.