INTRODUCTION TO
COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING
5S Principles
What Is 5S?
5S is a systematic form of visual management utilizing
everything from floor tape to operations manuals.
It is not just about cleanliness or organization; it is
also about maximizing efficiency and profit.
5S is a framework that emphasizes the use of a
specific mindset and tools to create efficiency and
value.
It involves observing, analyzing, collaborating, and
searching for waste and also involves the practice of
removing waste.
5S includes five terms that all start with the letter "S."
What Does 5S Stand For?
5S, sometimes referred to as 5s or Five S, refers to
five Japanese terms used to describe the steps of
the 5S system of visual management.
In Japanese, the five S's are
Seiri,
Seiton,
Seiso,
Seiketsu, and
Shitsuke.
5S Principles
Origin of 5S
Toyota Production System
The 5S methodology traces its lineage to post-
war Japan, where the leaders of a burgeoning
Toyota Industries (Toyoda Automatic Loom
Works) were seeking to reduce manufacturing
waste and inefficiencies.
Their solution, dubbed the Toyota Production
System, encompasses a number of
methodologies that would become famous in
their own right, including Just-In-Time
manufacturing, Jidoka, and the core concept of
the visual workplace.
What is the purpose of 5S?
The purpose of 5S is to make a workplace
function better by making it an easier place to
work.
This occurs by making spaces make sense; tools
and materials are placed in logical locations
based on who needs them, how frequently
they're needed, etc.
Spaces are cleaned regularly.
Cleaning and organization become habits.
When used correctly, 5S ultimately makes
processes safer and more efficient.
LEAN 5S PROGRAM BENEFITS
Benefits to be derived from implementing a lean 5S
program include:
• Improved safety
• Higher equipment availability
• Lower defect rates
• Reduced costs
• Increased production agility and flexibility
• Improved employee morale
• Better asset utilization
• Enhanced enterprise image to customers,
suppliers, employees, and management
Additional Principles
(6S) Safety
Safety is the condition of being protected against
physical, social, spiritual, financial, political,
emotional, occupational, psychological,
educational, or other types or consequences of
failure, damage, error, accident, harm, or any
other event that could be considered non-
desirable.
(6S) Safety
Action Steps:
• Error Proofing (Poka-yoke)
• Safety related instructions & symbols
• Alert, Warning, Hazard area identification and labeling with proper
symbols
• Safety trainings to employees
Resources required:
• Safety related instruction and Symbols
• Personal Protective Equipments (PPE)
• Safety Trainer or Expert
Target Outcomes:
• Avoid errors or mistakes
• Reduces accidents
• Safer working environment
(7S) Spirit (Team Spirit)
Team spirit is a willingness to cooperate as part of a team.
Action Steps:
• Formation of 7S team with a team leader
• Regular meetings to set benchmark and strategies for achievement
• Motivational and co-operational speeches or trainings for each 7S team on regular
basis
Resources required:
• 7S team manual for the conclusion or solutions obtained after brainstorming session
or meetings
• Leader with knowledge, abilities, experience, good understanding and cooperating
skills
• Questionnaire survey at regular basis for measuring and analyzing the team spirit
• 7S Audit form for checking overall performance
Target Outcomes:
• Better communication
• Higher confidence to do work
• Better Understanding & Analysis on problems
• Creates healthy working environment
• Reduces boredom approach toward the job
