What is 6S how is 6S different from 5S?

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Sort - All unneeded tools, parts and supplies are removed for the area
Straighten - A place for everything and everything is in its place
Shine - The area is cleaned as the work is performed
Standardize - Cleaning and identification methods are consistently applied
Sustain - 5S is a habit and is continually improved
6S = Safety - The function of safety is very critical in any work environment

So we can see the 6S is diffent from 5S only by the sixth S Safety.

Which is most important? Is it Sustain or Standardize or maybe Sort.

Most companies think that their 6S programs are failing with Sustain. But they probably failed at the f Standardize, not Sustain. If during Standardize you do not follow and enforce the rules that the team created there is no way you can have an effective 6S program.

Below is the best video or DVD we have found that helps everyone understand 6S and how to truly implement 6S and to Standardize there office or facility.

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Basic 6S Principles

Phase 1 - Seiri (整理) Sorting: Going through all the tools, materials, etc., in the plant and work area and keeping only essential items. Everything else is stored or discarded.

Phase 2 - Seiton (整頓) Straighten or Set in Order: Focuses on efficiency. When we translate this to "Straighten or Set in Order", it sounds like more sorting or sweeping, but the intent is to arrange the tools, equipment and parts in a manner that promotes work flow. For example, tools and equipment should be kept where they will be used (i.e. straighten the flow path), and the process should be set in an order that maximizes efficiency. For every thing there should be place and every thing should be in its place. (Demarcation and labeling of place.)

Phase 3 - Seisō (清掃) Sweeping or Shining or Cleanliness: Systematic Cleaning or the need to keep the workplace clean as well as neat. At the end of each shift, the work area is cleaned up and everything is restored to its place. This makes it easy to know what goes where and have confidence that everything is where it should be. The key point is that maintaining cleanliness should be part of the daily work - not an occasional activity initiated when things get too messy.

Phase 4 - Seiketsu (清潔) Standardizing: Standardized work practices or operating in a consistent and standardized fashion. Everyone knows exactly what his or her responsibilities are to keep above 3S's.

Phase 5 - Shitsuke (躾) Sustaining the discipline: Refers to maintaining and reviewing standards. Once the previous 4S's have been established, they become the new way to operate. Maintain the focus on this new way of operating, and do not allow a gradual decline back to the old ways of operating. However, when an issue arises such as a suggested improvement, a new way of working, a new tool or a new output requirement, then a review of the first 4S's is appropriate.

A sixth phase "Safety" is sometimes added. Purists, however, argue that adding it is unnecessary since following 5S correctly will result in a safe work environment.

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