WHITE PAPER Implementing 5S in the Food Industry AMIT KHERADIA, EDUCATION AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT MANAGER , REMCO DEBRA SMITH, GLOBAL HYGIENE SPECIALIST, VIKAN A/S INTRODUCTION TO 5S 5S is a popular workplace organisation method that can help any company to systematically create a safe, clean, and structured workspace. First developed and implemented in post-war Japan by the Toyota Motor Company, 5S became a key element in lean manufacturing. The 5S Elements are typically as follows: Japanese name 5S Element SORT “Everything has a purpose” Short description Select what’s needed for the job and remove everything else from the work area. SET IN ORDER “Everything has its place” Arrange items so that they are easy to select, use, and return to their proper location. SHINE “Everything is clean and well-maintained” STANDARDISE “Every action is well-known and clearly stated” SUSTAIN “Every action is replicated and improved upon” Spot dirty, non-conforming items and then clean, repair, or remove them from service. Develop and implement visual standards that employees are able to consistently follow. Create an improvement culture among employees so they can find better ways of reducing efforts. Note: At some sites, SAFETY (of employees) and SECURITY (of infrastructural systems) may be added to the 5S workplace organisational strategy. Vikan A/S - Department of Hygiene 01 Copyright © 2021 Vikan A/S · All Rights Reserved
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