ABSTRACT

5S is a concept of aggressive visual transformation of a work area. 5S is the first improvement tool in the setup reduction projects. Ensuring machine operators spend minimal time searching for items for a setup will reduce the overall cycle time. The third stage of a 5S implementation can be done after the sorting or during the set in order phases. Scrubbing is the cleaning portion of the implementation. It is not intended to be an intensive clean but are some areas to focus while cleaning the area. In many cases, is it good practice to paint equipment, tables, dollies, shelves, and even the outside of garbage cans during the Scrubbing portion of the project. The purpose of the end-of-day cleanup is that everyone participates as a team to help clean and reset the work area for the next shift or the next day.