Taking a walk around the factory or office, observing how the tools are stored, how the waste produced by the machines is handled, how the work tables are organized, give more reliable and in-depth information about the company than the information in the catalogs..
Importance of organization, order and cleanliness.
- The aspect of the facilities gives an idea of the management of a company. is a point for companies that start an improvement process, wish to advance in a total quality management, conserving unnecessary materials takes up space and generates useless costs, despite being simple concepts, it is difficult Its implementation is intimately linked to the pillars of the company's management and discipline. A poor organization of the workplace is a symptom of relaxed habits and a prelude to more important problems, motivation, quality control, efficiency in processes is everyone's responsibility
The 5s
- las 5s was a program developed by Toyota to achieve lasting improvements at the level of organization, order and cleanliness with a systemic approach, applicable to all types of companies, areas, warehouses, stock management, workstations, archives, there are many companies that following this approach to s5s experience a drastic improvement in their organization, order and cleanliness.
Seiri-organization-sort (separate) -clear out (delete)
On a daily basis, little by little a lot of things that we do not use accumulate around us and that make our work difficult.
Seiri-organization-sort (separate) -clear out (delete)
- It consists of identifying, classifying and separating the necessary materials from the unnecessary ones and disposing of them. Only the necessary materials are available. Unnecessary material is anything that is not used and is not expected to be used in the future.
It is not:
- define a new machine layout or a method for planning production define the tasks or responsibilities of each.
Seiri-organization-sort (separate) -clear out (delete)
The unnecessary material:
- hinder process flow complicate worker operations; multiple manipulations complicate the search for necessary elements prevent the improvement of plant distribution, expansion of activity and the introduction of new ones cause accidents are waste: use of additional storage resources financing costs progressive deterioration and loss of value
Seiri-organization-sort (separate) -clear out (delete)
Purpose
- have in the daily activity only the necessary material, have identified and separate the unnecessary material from the necessary one, avoid setback of the improvement achieved, identifying only the necessary material that should be in the position.
Seiton-order-straighten (sort) -configure
"Everything in its place and a place for everything"
Once the unnecessary is eliminated, the way in which the necessary materials should be located and identified is established, so that it is easy and fast to find, use and replace them by "anyone"
The location of the material depends on the frequency of use identification is a condition for order.
It is not:
- arrange things aesthetically.
Seiton-order-straighten (sort) -configure
It is necessary because:
- there are wastes of time searching and locating parts, tools, materials,… spending money on: buying materials that are not located replacing damaged material due to poor storage negative image of a messy place
Seiton-order-straighten (sort) -configure
End pursued:
- everyone knows where to find mat. necessary for your work access, use and return of these materials is easy, convenient and fast reduce or eliminate search times, use and return of materials reduce human errors avoid process interruptions reduce change times reduce stocks
Seiso- cleaning -scrub-clean and check "better than cleaning is not staining"
Basically it is to take care of the necessary material and return it to its working conditions
Consists in:
- identifying and eliminating sources of dirt, places that are difficult to clean, deteriorated and damaged parts and fixes so that all media are in perfect working order making anomalies visible and correcting them keeping them in good condition requires establishing or standardizing cleaning procedures
It is not:
- clean and only clean for aesthetics look for a company that cleans for us on Saturdays if we cannot do it.
Six-cleaning-scrub-clean and check
It is necessary when:
- Lack of knowledge of the equipment by the operators Difficulty in detecting the symptoms of breakdowns Difficult and / or dangerous areas to clean Carrying out “cleaning dumps” getting dirty again quickly Acceptance of the situation living with the dirt Little attention to detail leads to: general image of neglect defects remain hidden penosity in simple jobs increased number of accidents
Six-cleaning-scrub-clean and check
Purpose:
- who comes to work at a station, finds it clean and everything in perfect condition of use the knowledge of the operators of their machines improves day by day the equipment is returned to its basic operating conditions anomalies become visible before they cause breakdowns or defective increase the feeling of pride, satisfaction and security at work
Seiketsu-visual control-systematize- conform
"A picture is worth a thousand words"
It is difficult to maintain the above steps
Consists in:
- "Anyone" can distinguish a normal situation from an abnormal one, using simple rules that are visible to all. Facilitating control by exception requires establishing how to act to correct anomalies
It is not:
- make the work area look more attractive, easily control what each employee is doing
Seiketsu-visual control-systematize- conform
It is necessary when it is unknown:
- If new unnecessary materials appear if all the necessary elements are present or some are missing if the necessary elements are in their correct place if there is more or less quantity than necessary if cleaning procedures are followed if “all” cleaning means are in place and in their place if the indicators are by above or below the appropriate values the operating status of the machines and installations.
Shitsuke-discipline and habit-standarize-
Consists in::
- work permanently in accordance with the established norms making organization, order and cleanliness a daily practice in the company, assumed by all. conducting periodic evaluations. It helps to identify deviations and new opportunities for improvement. Assume everyone's commitment to maintain and improve the level of organization, order and cleanliness.
It is not:
- establish disciplinary measures for those who do not comply with the established
Shitsuke-discipline and habit-standardize-
Needed when:
- they start to appear unnecessary, hiding around corners and piling up.
Purpose:
- keeps alive the awareness of all those who work in the area towards the organization, order and cleanliness continuous training of the worker through the disciplined execution of the rules and procedures the habit is created.
To make it:
- It is intended that all who work in the area know the existing level of organization, order and cleanliness. The causes of deviation from the target set and to act accordingly.
Effective implementation
Basic conditions
- clear commitment of management, from the conviction that organization, order and cleanliness is a basic discipline for continuous improvement in management fluid relationships between management and employees adequate selection of the area
Success factors
- involve “everyone” attend to the ideas of the people who work in the area • respect the method of implementation firm will to change the situation visible involvement of the managers culture of teamwork not sparing resources to improve speed in the execution of actions
Selection of the pilot area
- representative area of the company's activity must be clearly defined no change is expected during implementation clear need for improvement high probability of success: attitude, people, resources
Advantages of the application of the 5s
- decrease the risk of making mistakes do work faster, reducing worthless operations make work easier less breakdowns lower level of stocks and inventories fewer accidents less unnecessary movements and transfers less time for tool change more space better image to customers
Reasons linked to the company culture and the change in people's attitudes towards work
- pride in the place where you work more fluid communication between management and workers encouragement of cooperation and teamwork greater motivation of workers more suggestions and initiatives for improvement greater commitment and responsibility in tasks greater knowledge of the job position better identification of problems
