The 5S methodology as a tool for improving the organisation.doc

Production Management Methode- The 5S methodology as a tool for improving the organisation Modern management in the company is not only the quality management system based on th e ISO series 9000:2000 standards, but pursuit to the continuous improvement, so this is the philosophy of the Total Quality Management. In the frames of implementation of the Total Quality Management on the operating level more and more popular becomes the idea of so called 5S. The 5S method begins each programme of improvement. It is the tool for helping the analysis of processes running on the workplace. The 5S is the methodology of creation and maintaining well organized, clean, high effective and high quality workplace. Its result is the effective organization of the workplace, reduction of work’s environment, elimination of losses connected with failures and breaks, improvement of the quality and safety of work. The philosophy of the 5S has its roots in Japan. Name 5S is the acronym of five Japanese words of the following meanings: Seiri (sort), Seiton (set in order), Seiso (shine), Seiketsu (standardize), Shitsuke (sustain). 5 S mean: Seiri (sorting, organization of the workplace, elimination of unnecessary materials). Refers to the practice of sorting through all the tools, materials, etc., in the work area and keeping only essential items. Ev erything else is stored or discarded. This leads to fewer hazards and less clutter to interfere with productive work. Seiton (set in order, place for everything). Focuses on the need for the workplace in order. Tools, equipment, and materials must be systematically arranged for the easiest and the most efficient access. There must be a place for everything, and everything must be in its place. Seiso (shine, cleaning, removing of wastes, dust etc.). Indicates the need to