What Most Leaders Understand About 5S

Most people generally associate 5S with improving workplace housekeeping in the workplace. Some understand that, “Cleaning Equipment for Inspection,” adds another dimension of improving uptime through detection of problems early so that remedial action can be implemented before equipment breaks down or quality defects can occur. And a few may also recognize that 5S implementation of Visual Management and a “Plan for Every Part” allows for the development of Standard Work and the ability of Management to assure pull via kanban (and therefore conformance to the manufacturing plan) is being met.