Q3: Simplified 5S Flashcards
A philosophy and a way of organizing and managing the workspace and work flow.
5S
It has the intent to improve efficiency by eliminating waste, improving flow and reducing process unreasonableness.
5S
True or False
5S is for improvement of working environment.
True
5S activities are to create good working environment through reduction of ____________, ____________, and ____________.
- muri
- mura
- muda
It refers to overburden, unreasonableness or absurdity.
muri
It refers to unevenness or inconsistency, primarily with physical matter and the human spiritual condition.
mura
It refers to activity which is wasteful or doesn’t add value.
muda
5S in Japanese
- Seiri
- Seiton
- Seiso
- Seiketsu
- Sitsuke
5S in English
- sort
- set
- shine
- standardize
- sustain
5S in Swahili
- sasambua
- seti
- safisha
- sanifisha
- shikilia
What 5S can do?
- Team work improvement through everyone’s participation
- Identify Abnormalities
- Identify wastes and reduce the wastes
- Improve productivities
- Improve safety
The 7 wastes
- overproduction
- inventory
- waiting
- motion
- transportation
- rework
- overprocessing
5S that focuses on eliminating unnecessary items from the workplace.
sort
This 5S involves categorizing equipment, furniture, tool in your working place into the following 3 categories.
1. Necessary
2. Unnecessary
3. May not necessary
sort
This step will also help with the “just in case” attitude.
sort
- Items only used occasionally are in this category
- Items not used in current work process are in this category
- Items often use are in this category
- Necessary (need it)
- Unnecessary (not need it)
- May not be necessary (May need it)
Which 5S is exemplified in the situation
Placing “Red tag” for categorization of items to identify unnecessary items
sort
Which 5S is exemplified in the situation
Moving unnecessary items (broken tools, obsolete jigs and fixtures, scrap and excess raw material etc.) to central stored area
sort
Which 5S is exemplified in the situation
Freeing up valuable floor space (Space utilization)
sort
Which 5S is exemplified in the situation
Finding abnormality of equipment and tools (Out of order, missing parts etc.)
sort
This 5S is is based on finding efficient and effective storage of necessary items.
set
This 5S applies “Can see, Can take out, and Can return” philosophy
set
This 5S will save time and energy to look for something.
set
Which 5S is exemplified in the situation
Labeling, numbering, zoning for clear identification of storage areas to keep necessary items.
set
Which 5S is exemplified in the situation
Setting necessary items matching with workflow to minimize unnecessary movement and transportation time
set
Which 5S is exemplified in the situation
Having consensus among co-workers on where and how to organize necessary items.
set
Which 5S is exemplified in the situation
Using tools for proper organization of items such as:
* Labeling
* Color coding
* Numbering
* Zoning etc.
set
This 5S involves cleaning up one’s workplace daily so that there is no dust on floors, machines or equipment.
shine
This 5S will create ownership and build pride in the workers.
shine
Which 5S is exemplified in the situation
Cleaning floor, windows, and walls.
shine
Which 5S is exemplified in the situation
Cleaning and maintaining office automation machines, medical equipment and tools, office furniture.
shine
Which 5S is exemplified in the situation
Developing and following regular cleaning and Maintenance schedule
shine
Which 5S is exemplified in the situation
Periodical checking for changes in equipment and the service area such as: leaks, vibration, misalignment, breakage etc.
shine
This 5S involves maintaining an environment where S1 to S3 are implemented in the same manner throughout the organization.
standardize
This 5S involves giving opportunities to employees to take active part in the development of these standards.
standardize
True or False
Standardization will leads equalization of activities and “Production leveling and smoothing”
True
Which 5S is exemplified in the situation
Working instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
standardize
Which 5S is exemplified in the situation
Checklisting development and regular usage for SOPs
standardize
Which 5S is exemplified in the situation
Color coding for waste segregation
standardize
Which 5S is exemplified in the situation
Implementing mechanism and format development for ordering supplies, reporting, etc.
standardize
This 5S involves maintaining S1-S4 through discipline, commitment, and empowerment.
sustain
This 5S focuses on defining a new mindset and a standard in workplace.
sustain
Which 5S is exemplified in the situation
Regular progress reporting
sustain
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Refresher training
sustain
Which 5S is exemplified in the situation
developing a mechanism to make staff excited and motivated
sustain
Which 5S is exemplified in the situation
Measuring improvement with proper periodical monitoring
sustain
Which 5S is exemplified in the situation
Appreciation, recognition, and awarding on good 5S activities
sustain
Which 5S is exemplified in the situation
using 5S corner, new letters, good practice sheet etc.
sustain
