Recently we talked about the 5 S process developed from the Toyota Production System. We made a video and put it out on YouTube to walk through our shop and show how the 5 S…
5 S Process in an Assembly Shop
Sustain - the Fifth "S" of the 5 S System
If you have gone to all the work of setting up the system you must sustain or even improve on it to keep the system working properly. Things change and you need to be flexible.…
Standardize- The Fourth “S” of the 5 S System
Standardizing involves creating a consistent approach for carrying out tasks and procedures amongst all employees and departments. Orderliness is the core of standardization.
SHINE - the Third "S" of the 5 S System
Shine is going through and cleaning up the work area. At the end of the day each person needs to clean up their workstation, sweep the floors, clean off their desk, and return tools to…
STRAIGHTEN - The Second “S” of the 5 S System
Straighten, or Setting in Order, is the second principal of the 5S system. In order for you to have an efficient work place, you need to have the correct tools and supplies close at hand…