Tuesday, December 3, 2013

The Benefits of 5-S


 
A factory that has not adopted the 5-S’s is dirty with oil, dirt, and chips. Parts and boxes are lying around in non-designated areas; high precision equipment is bought, but not maintained. When a jig or fixture is needed, it cannot be found. The morale of associates is poor and the plant is doomed for trouble.

Here’s what 5-S means

Sort

Set-In-Order

Shine

Standardize

PRESCRIPTION: Dose of 5-S daily
Ingredients: Sort, Set-In-Order, Shine, Sustain, and Standardize
Effects: For all trouble symptoms.
Usage: No matter how long you take the 5-S remedy, it is very effective, and there are no side effects.
Caution: Once implemented, never discontinue improving
Sustain