Asean_Joel_5S_Jul 6th

1、More than 60 years ago, Toyota created the , a method of organizing and maintaining neat and clutter-free manufacturing facilities that encouraged productivity. Today, manufacturing plants and offices world-wide have implemented the philosophies and practices of the TPS (Toyota Production System). i

2、s a method in organizing a workplace and keeping it organized.It is a philosophy and a way of organizing and managing the workspace and work flow with the intent to improve efficiency by eliminating waste, improving flow and reducing process unevenness. is a reference to a list of five Japanese word

3、s (Seiri, Seiton, Seis, Seiketsu, Shitsuke) which, transliterated and translated into English, starts with the letter S and are the name of a methodology. Sort the items on your workstation. Get rid of the things that you no longer need. Only items that you often need and use on your daily tasks des

4、erve to be on your desk. But dont forget to keep the other stuff on an accessible place should you need them. This methodology focuses on efficiency. Arrange materials, tools and equipment to promote a smooth work flow by keeping them where they will be often used.Straighten up your area by creating

5、 specific homes for files, objects and equipment.Using labels will help in the Straightening process too. You can apply them to individual shelves, cabinets, and drawers. Systematic cleaning. At the end of your shift, clean up your work area and restore everything to its place. This will help you ge

6、t started easily the next day. Regularly clean the equipment that you use, such as computers, fax machines and copiers. This will help in maintaining their good working condition and may also lessen the maintenance or repair costs. Standardized work practices or operating in a consistent and standar

7、dized fashion. Establishing a standardized work process in the office is essential so that everyone follows the procedures the same way. Standardizing processes and procedures lowers the error rate, promotes efficiency and saves valuable time. Sustain refers to maintaining or keeping the 4Ss in prac

8、tice. Once the previous 4Ss have been established, they become the new way to operate. It is important to maintain the focus on these new processes and avoid a gradual decline back to the old ways. After developing a daily routine of Sort, Straighten, Sweep and Standardize, the final 5S step of Sustain will occur more naturally.Learning and making a part of our daily routine, our company can achieve and sustain a