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    The document discusses the concept of 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain), which is a systematic approach to good housekeeping. The 5S methodology originated in Japan and involves sorting out unnecessary items, arranging necessary items neatly, cleaning the workplace, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and order, and sustaining the discipline of the first four S's. Implementing 5S helps improve safety, productivity, quality, and morale by creating a well-organized work environment with a place for everything and everything in its place. Top management commitment, participation from all employees, and training are keys to successfully applying the 5S methodology.

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    The document discusses the concept of 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain), which is a systematic approach to good housekeeping. The 5S methodology originated in Japan and involves sorting out unnecessary items, arranging necessary items neatly, cleaning the workplace, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and order, and sustaining the discipline of the first four S's. Implementing 5S helps improve safety, productivity, quality, and morale by creating a well-organized work environment with a place for everything and everything in its place. Top management commitment, participation from all employees, and training are keys to successfully applying the 5S methodology.

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    The document discusses the concept of 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain), which is a systematic approach to good housekeeping. The 5S methodology originated in Japan and involves sorting out unnecessary items, arranging necessary items neatly, cleaning the workplace, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and order, and sustaining the discipline of the first four S's. Implementing 5S helps improve safety, productivity, quality, and morale by creating a well-organized work environment with a place for everything and everything in its place. Top management commitment, participation from all employees, and training are keys to successfully applying the 5S methodology.

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    HOUSEKEEPING & 5 “S”

    Housekeeping does not mean


    only cleanliness, it means much
    more than only cleanliness
    It means cleanliness, tidiness
    and much more……
    Good housekeeping means
    cleanliness, tidiness and…

    Place for every thing


    &
    Every thing in it’s place
    Why good housekeeping?
    Safety Productivity

    Quality
    Clean
    Environmen
    t

    Good housekeeping
    promotes
    How does good housekeeping
    help?

    Inventory of Get rid


    every item of
    unwante
    Place for d
    every thing material
    Why do
    we need? Low
    inventory
    means less
    cost
    How does good housekeeping help?

    Identification
    system in the Searching
    dept. time is
    eliminated
    Every thing in
    it’s place
    Discipline
    in the Improved
    dept. productivity
    & high moral
    Therefore, the first step
    towards good housekeeping
    will be to identify if there is a
    place for every thing in the
    department, and if every thing
    is in it’s place.
    Are you ready for this
    exercise?
    1st step in housekeeping.doc
    An introduction to 5 “S”
    It is a participative programme
    An introduction to 5 “S”
    5 “S” is a systematic approach to
    good housekeeping
    An introduction to 5 “S”
    The concept of good housekeeping has
    been with Japanese for a very long time. At
    home and school, children are disciplined
    to adhere to good housekeeping
    An introduction to 5 “S”
    It was only in the early 1980s that good
    housekeeping became a pertinent issue
    in japanese industries, as companies
    realised its powerful contribution to
    productivity and quality improvement.
    An introduction to 5 “S”
    The basis for good housekeeping in
    Japanese companies is a concept
    popularly known as 5S. This stands for
    five good housekeeping concepts in
    Japanese.
    Why 5 S is popular in Japan?
    • Workplace becomes clean and better
    organised,
    • Shop floor and office operations becomes
    safer and easier.
    • Results are visible.
    • Employees are highly motivated.
    What is 5 “S”
    5 “S” Japanese English
    1S Seiri Sort out unnecessary items in the workplace
    and discard them.
    2S Seiton Arrange necessary items in good order.

    3S Seiso Clean your workplace thoroughly so that


    there is no dust on floors, machines and
    equipment.
    4S Seiketsu Maintain high standards of housekeeping at
    workplace at all times.
    5S Shitsuke Train people to follow good housekeeping
    disciplines.
    Management’s
    commitment

    Self sustaining Management’s


    involvement

    5S
    Participation
    Supported by all
    By all
    SEIRI
    • SORT OUT THE ITEMS AND DISCARD THE UNWANTED
    – Make a list of all the items in the department.
    – The list should include raw material, wip, finished
    product, tools, tackles, dust bin, facilities like chair,
    table, bins etc. nothing should be left unlisted.
    – Appropriate authority should decide which items can be
    disposed off and which items need to be kept in the
    department.
    – Items marked for disposal should be disposed off in a
    safe manner.
    SEISO
    • CLEAN THE PLACE THOROUGHLY AND KEEP EVERY
    THING IN IT’S PLACE.
    – Clean every thing including material, floor,
    containers, walls, windows etc.
    – If necessary painting also should be done.
    – While painting follow colour codes wherever
    applicable.
    – Insist on regular cleaning at the end of the work
    SEITON

    • PLACE FOR EVERY THING


    – After disposing unwanted material, provide
    appropriate place for every item that has to be kept in
    the department.
    – While providing the place the ergonomic factors and
    safety aspects have also to be considered.
    – Place for movement of men and material should also
    be provided.
    – Place should be distinctly identified and marked.
    – Place for display of instructions, posters etc. should
    also be identified.
    SEIKETSU
    • Maintain high standards of housekeeping at
    workplace at all times.
    – Ensure that people keep the items at
    designated place after it’s use.
    – If possible, design the system such that if
    some thing is missing from the place, it is
    easily highlighted
    SHITSUKE
    • Train people to follow good housekeeping discipline.
    – Train people in 5 S, housekeeping etc.
    – Lead by example.
    – Maintain discipline in every aspect
    Role of top management in 5 “S”
    implementation

    • Play the role of mentor


    • Initiate the 5S programme
    • Provide resources
    • Appreciate the efforts
    Role of middle and line
    management in 5 “S” implantation

    • Play the role of facilitator


    • Take initiative in his area of work
    • Train the people in 5S
    • Give the feedback
    Role of employees in 5 “S”
    implementation
    • Participate actively.
    • Give suggestions.
    • Respect the opinion of others.
    • Be a good team player, and
    • Maintain discipline
    Thank you

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