5S is a methodology for management and workplace organisation that has been implemented by many of the most successful companies in the world. It’s the first step in achieving six sigma and operational excellence. It’s a set of five principles to create a clean, organised, and efficient work environment.
The 5S model for workplace efficiency and organisation is powerful and simple. It can transform your company into a safe and productive environment. 5S Solutions & Management offers specialised and customised 5S consulting design solutions to keep the workplace clean and tidy. The 5S principles are:
Remove unneeded items
The goal is to eliminate all unused tools and materials to create a clutter-free, spacious and safe work area. It can be as simple as keeping the items you use the most closest to you, moving less frequently used items further away and discarding the items you no longer require.
A place for everything, and everything in its place
The goal here is to create a standardised way of storing items, keeping the most used items closest. Clear, visible signage allows personnel to locate items quickly and easily identify missing items.
Keep equipment clean
Make it all the same
This utilises easy-to-follow schedules and checklists to ensure each step is followed similarly for consistency and efficiency.
Keep it looking good
Now that all the hard work has been done, you only need to sustain it. This can also be the most challenging step. Standards inevitably start to slip over time, this is where you need diligence.
We aim to make the entire process of 5S implementation much more effective. Speak to us to learn more about the power of 5S and how it can transform your workshop. We train employees in the principles, how to assign roles and responsibilities, set up cleaning and organising schedules, and regularly review and improve the system.
