5S also known as “5S Workplace Organization” is all
about keeping the workplace neat, uncluttered, organized and safe. So I was
thinking, if more people practiced it at work, maybe we’d be more successful at
doing it at work?
At a blog called 5S Housekeeping at Work, they
describe what each of the “S”’s stand and discuss how they can in the work.
“Sort Out
– Eliminate unnecessary
things. Keep only what is needed. Undertake major cleaning. Save money on
buying unnecessary additional storage and equipment.
Set in Order
– Establish a neat
layout to fix storage places and the methods and stick to the rules. Eliminate
search time and therefore, stresses and strains. Save money by not purchasing
the items now easily available at work.
Shine –Understanding
that cleanliness is a form of inspection. Establish a state of cleanliness
commensurate with your needs. Involve every individual. Achieve zero grime and
zero dirt. Give a definite time of day for cleaning.
Standardize
– Establish standards for maintaining. Add color and use innovative visible
management so that abnormalities show up for early action. Also make sure that
you contribute to environment upkeep.
Sustain
– Feeling accountable and setting examples to maintain the established
procedures of orderliness and neatness. Full participation in develop and
practicing good habits.”
As in the workplace, the last “S” is usually the
hardest to accomplish. The more kids and pets you have, the harder it is!
This brings us back to the Supply Chain &
Logistics function which has plenty of great places to 5S, especially in the
warehouse such as staging, shipping, receiving, maintenance, tool rooms, stock
rooms, etc. The warehouse, shop floor and office is also a great place to begin
to implement a Lean culture at your company.Thanks For,
Velocity Supply Chain Pvt. Ltd.
