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5S - Shitsuke (Sustain)
Introduction to the Final 5S Step
Shitsuke is the fifth and final step of the 5S method. It means sustain or sustained discipline. It is a Japanese word that carries a wealth of cultural meaning: Discipline and training imposed upon a person: Children are taught by their parents to brush their teeth after every meal Self-discipline: Children grow into adults who brush their teeth after every meal Shared cultural self-discipline: Everyone is expected to brush their teeth after every meal Personal discipline to continually practice and improve: Golfers practice putts and drives they do not simply play a round on the weekend without practicing in between The responsibility for Shitsuke is shared between management and the workforce. Managers should remind the employees of the 5S principles, and reinforce them through consistent messages and behaviors. For example:

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Introduce and support audit and certification programs, to formally JMA ensure that the new standards are supported and implemented Develop Seiketsu (standardized cleanup) procedures and review the standard Conduct inspections to ensure the standards are met Devote time and resources to the less-frequent cleanups Provide training, storage space, cleaning supplies, replacement parts and othe enable the standards to be met Train new employees in the 5S methods, as well as explaining the principles Communicate the 5S principles to the workers on a regular basis perhaps by posters that emphasize one or another aspect of the 5S program Employees may remind each other when a task is missed. It should be obvious if a to rather than stored on a rack, or if someone does not tidy their workstation. In addition to giving tours to customers, consider arranging for regular family days. Th employees pride in having a clean and efficient workplace.

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On the other hand, what appears to be laziness or indifference to the standards might If a tool is only used at one workstation, why store it on the departments rack? The S recognized this exception. Sustain the whole principle of 5S to promote a safe and efficient work environment details. The next two articles discuss how to sustain 5S, and the benefits of sustaining 5S. Later articles will deal with certification and audit, which are also part of sustaining 5S

Lean 5S - How to Sustain Discipline (Shitsuke)

The previous article introduced Shitsuke. This article will discuss how to sustain the The responsibility for Shitsuke is shared between management and the workforce. H take responsibility for continuing to communicate the 5S message, and for regular ins standards. Employees should be held accountable for doing the work and creating the results.

Sustaining the 5S Disciplines

Management: Set standards and processes (including task lists and schedules) based (Seiso and Seiketsu), if this was not already accomplished Introduce an audit process Introduce a certification program Inspect and enforce while the workforce is becoming accustomed to the extra attention to the less-frequent cleanup tasks Train new employees to follow the procedures; and also provide the rea Provide resources tool racks, cleaning supplies, repairs, signage, stor required for weekly and infrequent cleaning Continue communicating the 5S message in person and using appropri newsletters, as well as posting the photographs from the one-time Seis Encourage continuous improvement by accepting suggestions on topics store tools; more efficient sequences of tasks; how to avoid creating dir Hold regular family visit days, to reinforce the employees pride in mak safe and tidy Employees: The 5S process should be a boost for morale and mutual respect: comm stored properly; work benches and machines are tidy at the end of a sh responsibility and the achievement Make suggestions to improve the processes Help each other by visually inspecting each others work areas

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Notes on Sustaining 5S
A checklist is a powerful tool. It is a task list, it provides evidence that the tasks have b physical evidence that management is serious about the tasks. This helps the compan important. Ongoing communication is also important. Communication is only effective if the mess understood. The best communication will also be easily and quickly understood. For s

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point out hazards. (The red circle with a diagonal slash is commonly used for dont and black lines use a wasps color scheme to indicate a hazard). Use consistent sign similar. TheShitsuke step ties together the previous ongoing steps of (Seiri), (Seiton) and (S ongoing discipline to: Sort: vigilantly remove outdated items (Seiri): Consider putting a remove by date on every announcement pinned to Set in order: ensure that tools and materials are stored properly (Seiton): When you invest in a new tool, take the time to make its place in the too Standardized Cleanup: continue living up to the Seiso standard, and try to imp Where did this dirt come from? Could we eliminate the source? The next article discusses the benefits of theShitsuke step; these benefits may provo about it.

The Benefits of Sustained Discipline (Shitsuke)

What are the benefits of Shitsuke in the 5S process? Briefly: all the benefits from the first four steps would be lost without a deliberate effort the 5S method. In addition, the discipline in Shitsuke helps individuals and organizat initiatives. In general, it takes time and repetition to form any new routine. People are likely to sli habits. Regarding the 5S process, this means falling back into being messy or disorga Routine deadlines and productivity quotas can also hinder the 5S processes, especia reward compliance. A worker who needs to stay just a bit late to complete a productio voluntarily store tools and clean up. Should that person be compensated for the extra required to follow the Seiketsu (standardized cleanup) as part of regular work? A more detailed list of the benefits of Shitsuke includes: Maintaining employee morale by: The sense of joint effort and pride of accomplishment would be lost if st Morale would sink if employees begin to believe that management does projects Sinking back into a messy workplace would undo the pride that comes w organized environment Continuing to pay attention to employee suggestions Long-term productivity improvements due to: Reduced wear and tear on machinery, due to greater cleanliness and re Consistently storing tools in the proper places: the most frequently-used need to play hunt the hammer since it is stored correctly Clear communication, especially on signs that show where tools are sto or what routes to take to avoid moving equipment Clear communication on bulletin boards and in libraries, since out-of-da filed away Quicker to find needed tools or materials, since there is no useless clutt Quicker to move materials around the shop, since there is no useless c The proper tools are more efficient than patched or improvised ones Higher quality with greater consistency because of clear work instructio Improved health and safety: Lower concentrations of airborne contaminants (dust) Tripping and electrical hazards were reduced or eliminated in the Seiri

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Well-maintained equipment: guards in place; leaking seals or gaskets a visual inspections spot the beginnings of cracks or rust, and these prob Fewer injuries due to repeated awkward motions, because Seiri reduce retrieve low items Fewer injuries due to uncomfortable work positions, because Seiri adju heights Without Shitsuke sustained discipline at the end of the 5S process, any benefits gradually evaporate. Oskar Olofsson, 2010

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