1. 6 S System The Visual Workplace Directorate of Training and Education
Aetna Building Maintenance – B.E.S.T.™

2. Objectives Provide knowledge on: Allow time for review and questions
What is 6 S?
Implementation of 6 S
Maintenance of 6 S
Account Pictures of 6 S
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3. 6 S Management System
The 6 S Management System focuses on having visual order, organization, cleanliness and standardization.
The results you can expect from a 6 S program are:
Improved profitability
Efficiency
Quality Service
Safety
Team Participation

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5. 6 S & the Visual Workplace
6 S represents 5 disciplines for maintaining a visual workplace plus an addition Secret Factor.
The First of the 5 disciplines is:
1.  SORT - Remove all items from the workplace that are not needed for current operations. Leave only the bare essentials.
Targets excess inventory, obsolete items, quality defects, unneeded tools/equipment.
Use tags, local and central tag holding areas; Account for discarded items.
Take before and after pictures.

6. Before

7. Before

8. 6 S & the Visual Workplace
The Next of the 5 disciplines is:
2.  SET IN ORDER – Arrange needed items so that they are easy to find, use and put away.
Use labels, outlining and signboard strategies.
Establish teams to organize items.
Use ergonomics when placing items on shelves – put heavier items below and lighter items higher.

9. After

10. After

11. After

12. After

13. 6 S & the Visual Workplace
The Next of the 5 disciplines is:
3.  SHINE – Sweeping, wiping-off equipment, painting and assuring everything stays clean.
Create 6 S schedules for review of cleanliness
Create 6 S cleaning inspection checklists
Create current and future shine targets

14. 6 S & the Visual Workplace
The Next of the 5 disciplines is:
4.  STANDARDIZE – Method to maintain the first 3 disciplines (sort, set-in-order, shine).
Prevention steps for clutter-suspension, incorporation, elimination
Integrate duties into regular work with 6 S job cycle charts, 5 minute 6 S, visual 6 S activities

15. 6 S & the Visual Workplace
The Last of the 5 disciplines is:
5.  SUSTAIN – A top-down support of the continuous 6 S process.
Create the conditions to support 6 S
Allocate time
Create awareness
Provide structure
Show support
Offers rewards and recognition
Encourage education/participation

16. 6 S & the Visual Workplace
After Implementing all 5 disciplines the Secret Factor is:
SAFETY
If all Team Members and Accounts are using the S System everyone is working SAFELY!

17. Why Implement 6 S Implementing 6 S across the organization will:
Changes the mindset of employees and facilitate continuous improvement.
Improve the efficiency of employees and make them more productive.
Reduce operating expenses by eliminating waste and excess inventory improving workplace efficiency.
Develop a Quality Culture

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