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Five Ss

Five Ss

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Five Ss

- [Instructor] The foundation for good processes is an organized workplace. Lean helps you organize the workplace with a simple tool commonly called the Five S's. Although Lean applications depend on a remarkable attention to detail, you start with a pretty simple approach. The Five S's specifically define a system for organizing and standardizing the workplace, and they come from Japanese terms that stand for, Sort. Ensure that each item in a workplace is in its proper place. If the item is not needed, remove it. Set in Order. Arrange materials and tools so that they are easy to find when needed. Shine. Keep the work area clean, which is also important from a safety perspective. Standardize. Establish formal procedures to ensure all steps are performed correctly and consistently. Sustain. Continue the standardized process through effective training and communication practices. So let's take a closer look at Standardize. A big part of this principle applies to machines in a factory…

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