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5s

5s
Accelerate Product & Service Flow. Achieve and Sustain Clean, Safe and Organized Workplaces
The 5S System is a series of activities designed to improve workplace organization and standardization. These five activities, all of which begin with the letter S, include:
  • Sort through all items and remove unneeded items
  • Set in order remaining items, set limits, create temporary location indicators
  • Shine or cLean everything and use cLeaning as inspection
  • Standardize the first three S's by implementing visual displays and controls
  • Sustain the gains through self-discipline, training, communication and total employee involvement
Benefits
  • Improve quality
  • Achieve work standardization
  • Improve safety
  • Reduce storage costs
  • Reduce machine down time
  • Boost employee morale as well as work environment

Questions & Assistance

Contact: Mitch Emmons
Sr. Outreach Associate
(334) 844-3881 (office direct)
(334) 524-2102 (cell)
emmonmb@auburn.edu

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