The 5S methodology originated in the Japanese automotive industry as a way to organize workspaces for effectiveness and efficiency. The 5S steps are: Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. The document analyzes applying the 5S methodology to the area outside a college, finding that while Sorting, Straightening, and Standardizing are followed, Shine (cleanliness) and fully Sustaining the changes are not. Implementing 5S fully could lead to benefits like improved employee morale, reduced costs, lower defect rates, improved safety, and better maintenance and quality.
2. WHAT IS 5 S ?
5 S concept originated from Japanese automotive
Industry
The method describes organizing a workplace for
effectiveness and efficiency by identifying and
storing the items, maintaining it and sustaining the
new order
The list of 5s is:
Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize and Sustain
3. Sort-
Distinguish between what is needed and what is not needed
Straighten-
Arrange all items in order so that they can be easily picked up
Shine-
Keeping the work place clean
Standardize-
Use standards to change habits
Sustain-
Sticking to the rules and following the above 4 s forever
THE 5 SS
8. SUSTAIN (SELF DISCIPLINE)
Despite the presence of dustbin, cleanliness is not
followed
But all other practices are adhered to and follow
consistently for a period
Hence, the practice of sustenance is followed