What is 5S?

5S is a systematic form of visual management utilizing everything from floor tape to operations manuals. It is not just about cleanliness or organization; it is also about maximizing efficiency and profit.

ERP allows the continual monitoring, maintenance and correction of all processes.

Performance Management systems help to tie all these processes into strategic goals and results which makes the entire business a 5S process. It would be more beneficial for the organization to acquire and work with 5S methodology who are using an ERP system.

5S is a workplace organization method that uses a list of five Japanese words i.e.

                   

These have been translated as:-

                                                                                                                  

 

The 5S’s of the 5S Methodology?

·         Sort: (Organization) Classifying and organizing all items in each work area into two categories – needed and not needed.

·         Set in Order: (Orderliness) Minimizing the searching for and retrieving of items necessary at each workplace.

·         Shine: (Cleanliness) cleaning the entire workplace, including walls, windows, floors, desks, and equipment.

·         Standardize: (Standardized clean-up) Preventing dirt in the first place, establishing and maintaining expected standards.

·         Sustain: (Discipline) adhering to the rules and agreed-upon standards in the workplace.




Purpose of 5S Methodology?

The purpose of 5S is to make a workplace function better by making it an easier place to work. This occurs by making spaces make sense; tools and materials are placed in logical locations based on who needs them, how frequently they’re needed, etc. Spaces are cleaned regularly. Cleaning and organization become habits.

 

 Benefits of 5S Methodology

A key benefit of implementing 5S is that a more efficient workspace can lead to a higher and more consistent quality of output, as eliminating inefficiencies ensures that operations run as planned.

5S works because it stress that everything is kept in its place, making any outliers immediately obvious and signalling problems that need to be solved.

In long term, manufacturers who implement 5S can also expect to see the following benefits:-

·         Reduced space used for storage

·         Improved maintenance

·         Improved safety

·         Higher employee commitment

By using the above benefits of 5S methodology we can improve and increase our efficiency and profitability for our business to develop it in more ways.

 

What tools do I need for 5S?

The following tools are often used for visual communication in 5S. Visual tools can not only make a workspace cleaner and easier to navigate, but also ensure that everything stays in its place:

·         Shadow boards: Trace the outline of each tool onto a pegboard where it hangs. This highlights where a tool should be replaced after being used and makes it obvious when a tool is missing. 

·         Floor markings: Use tape to outline work areas, mark the positions where equipment should be located and denoted hazardous areas 

·         Signs and labels: Indicate the contents of contents and containers and highlight potential hazards. 

 

Benefits of 5S when includes with ERP

·         Improved Productivity

·         Improved Safety

·         Improved Quality

·         Simplified processes

·         Reduced Manufacturing cost

·         Increased Up time

·         Better employee morale


5S and ERP works as a Complimentary Processes

ERP and 5S both are complimentary processes. ERP provides the infrastructure for using 5S at a high level. But 5S also provides an extension beyond ERP down to a more detailed level. Items in a work area are beyond the normal scope of ERP.

Cost will be high if we set the standards and monitor the usage of each and every item. But setting up a standard environment and updating it would not be cost effective.

 

How can SAN Dynamics helps in achieving 5S Methodology

SAN Dynamics can help organizations in achieving their primary goals by using 5S methodology and by increasing employee productivity.

When a workspace is optimized to maximize efficiency and minimize clutter, it allows employees to focus more on their work instead of wasting time in unnecessary items.

By using all the 5S of 5S Methodology we can improve our reduction time and improved safety.

 

 

 

 

 

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