Office 5S and Visual Controls

ABOUT 5S:

• 5S is a method to improve and sustain workplace organization.
• These are foundational to continual improvement and a manufacturing strategy based on "Lean Manufacturing" (waste removing) concepts.
• Reduces the time it takes to look for tools and equipment.

ABOUT VISUAL CONTROLS:

• Mark-off the inventory locations.
• Mark-off equipment/machine locations.
• Mark-off storage locations (cabinets, shelves, tables).
• Visually indicate amount of allowed inventory.
• Keep metrics, wall charts, and other information current.
• Label all cabinets, shelves, etc with their contents.

It also includes information on:

• Our Lean program
• What is 5S?
• 5S and Lean Enterprise
• Elements of 5S
  • Sort
  • Straighten
  • Shine
  • Standardize
  • Sustain
  • Safety
• Visual Workplace
• Implementation plan
• Summary

Who will benefit:

• Management
• Maintenance Department