1. 1 Lean Office - 5S and Visual Controls http://www.managementsupport.com http://www.managementsupport.com

2. 2 5S and Visual Control Our Lean program Our Lean program What is 5S? What is 5S? 5S and Lean Enterprise 5S and Lean Enterprise Elements of 5S Elements of 5S Sort Sort Straighten Straighten Shine Shine Standardize Standardize Sustain Sustain Safety Safety Visual Workplace Visual Workplace Implementation plan Implementation plan Summary Summary

3. 3 What is 5S? 5S is a method to improve and sustain workplace organization 5S is a method to improve and sustain workplace organization 5S represents 5 disciplines for maintaining a visual workplace (visual controls and information systems). 5S represents 5 disciplines for maintaining a visual workplace (visual controls and information systems). These are foundational to continual improvement and a manufacturing strategy based on "Lean Manufacturing" (waste removing) concepts. These are foundational to continual improvement and a manufacturing strategy based on "Lean Manufacturing" (waste removing) concepts. Reduces clutter Reduces clutter Reduces the time it takes to look for tools and equipment Reduces the time it takes to look for tools and equipment “A place for everything and everything in its place” “A place for everything and everything in its place” Improves how the operation appears to customers – always be “tour ready” Improves how the operation appears to customers – always be “tour ready” Creates pride in the workplace Creates pride in the workplace Many companies have a standard that any tool must be able to be found within 60 seconds. Many companies have a standard that any tool must be able to be found within 60 seconds.

4. 4 The Good, Bad and the Ugly First the Bad and the Ugly - Life Without 5S

5. 5 Visual Workplace Mark-off the inventory locations Mark-off the inventory locations Mark-off equipment/machine locations Mark-off equipment/machine locations Mark-off storage locations (cabinets, shelves, tables) Mark-off storage locations (cabinets, shelves, tables) Visually indicate amount of allowed inventory Visually indicate amount of allowed inventory Keep metrics, wall charts, and other information current Keep metrics, wall charts, and other information current Label all cabinets, shelves, etc with their contents Label all cabinets, shelves, etc with their contents Posted production status, upcoming jobs Posted production status, upcoming jobs

6. 6 Red Tag Process One-time activity to remove or disposition clutter One-time activity to remove or disposition clutter To be started within two weeks of this training To be started within two weeks of this training Area Lead plus and whoever else would like to join us Area Lead plus and whoever else would like to join us 1. Identify clutter, unused equipment, etc 2. Fill out and attach red tag 3. Note in red tag log 4. Red tags must be dispositioned within 30 days