5S

The five pillars of

Visual Workplace
System

Analysis and Enhancement of Manufacturing Systems

The begining…
In the daily work of a factory,
routines that maintain organization
and orderliness are essential to a smooth
and efficient flow of activities.

5S
It is a system to keep
the workplace organized, clean,
safe and productive.

The five pillars of It’s name originates in

Visual Workplace
System 5 japanese words begining with S.
The begining…
Things found in the workplace
tools
dirt

debris
oil

parts
dies
documents
equipment
S1 Sort
Remove all items from
the workplace that are
not needed for current
production
operations.

Only what is needed,

in the needed quantity,
only when is needed.
S1 Sort
Do I need everything Are there objects
in my workplace? I don’t use?

When in doubt,
throw it out!

For the items I use:

• Are they in the appropriate
quantity?
• Are they the ones used most
frequently?
• Are they always in-hand?
S1 Sort
S2 Set in order
Arranging needed
items so that they are
easy to use and
labeling them so that
they are easy to
find and put away.

A place for everything,

and everything in
its place.
S2 Set in order

*Delimited areas
S2 Set in order

*Shadows
S3 Shine
Sweeping floors, wiping
off machinery, and
generally making sure
that everything in the
factory stays
clean.

The cleanest place

is not the one always
been cleaned, but the one
that never gets dirty.
S4 Standardize
The method used to
maintain the first three
pillars: Sort, Set in
Order, and Shine.

Say what you do,

and do what you say,
always.
S4 Standardize
Three steps to making Sort, Set in Order,
and Shine activities a habit are:

Decide who is Integrate 3S Check how well

responsible for maintenance 3S conditions
3S conditions duties into are begin
maintenance regular work maintained.
activities. activities.
S5 Sustain
Making a habit of
properly maintaining
correct procedures.

The hard thing is

not getting there,
but staying there.
Common Types of to 5S
What’s so great about Sort and Set
in order?
Why clean when it just gets dirty
again?
Sorting and Setting in order will not
boost output.
We already implemented Sort and
Set in order.
We did 5S years ago.
We’re too busy for 5S activities.
Why do we need to implement the
Five Pillars?
S5 Sustain
Roles in Implementation
Management Your Role
• Educating on 5S • Continuous learning on 5S
• Creating implementation • Helping educating coworkers
teams • Being enthusiastic about 5S
• Provide resources • Helping promote 5S
• Supporting 5S efforts implementation efforts
• Encourage worker
involvement
• Promote efforts
S5 Sustain
Tools and techniques to sustain 5S implementation:
Story- News-
Slogans Posters
boards letters

Pocket Dept. 5S
Maps
Manuals Tours Months
Benefits from Visual Workplace

ZERO
…changeovers bring product
diversification.
…defects bring higher quality.

ZERO
…waste brings lower costs.
…delays bring reliable
deliveries.

ZERO
…injuries promote safety.
…breakdowns bring better
equipment availability.
…complaints bring greater
confidence and trust.
The five pillars of Visual Workplace System

3Shine

1Sort

2Set in 4Standardize
order

5Sustain
5S. The five pillars of Visual Workplace System

References

HIROYUKI, Hirano (1995) 5 Pillars of the Visual Workplace: The Sourcebook for 5S Implementation.
Productivity Press, USA.

SOCCONINI Luis, BARRANTES Marco (2005) El proceso de las 5’s en acción.

Grupo Editorial Norma, México.

5S images from Graham Scutt

www.grahamscutt.com.uk

Analysis and Enhancement of Manufacturing Systems