Sort - All unneeded tools, parts and supplies are removed for the area
Straighten - A place for everything and everything is in its place
Shine - The area is cleaned as the work is performed
Standardize - Cleaning and identification methods are consistently applied
Sustain - 5S is a habit and is continually improved
Which is most important? Is it Sustain or Standardize or maybe Sort. Some find the sort process to be bad with the correct tools it can be easy on tool is floor marking tape.
Most companies think that their 5S programs are failing with Sustain. But they probably failed at the f Standardize, not Sustain. If during Standardize you do not follow and enforce the rules that the team created there is no way you can have an effective 5S program.
Below is the best video or DVD we have found that helps everyone understand 5S and how to truly implement 5S and to Standardize there office or facility.
See a brief summary of the 5S DVD this 5S DVD makes understanding 5S so easy that it is useful in manufacturing, the office, hospitals, and the home with some many people coming backing and thanking use for offer this video.
