The 5S Productivity Method is a Japanese technique that combines Five basic principles to improve the quality and productivity of a company, which are: Seiri (classification), Seiton (order), Sixiso (cleaning), Seiketsu (standardize) and shitsuke (discipline).
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It is a universal management technique for the continuous improvement of the organizational environment through good habits that can be easily implemented in businesses as well as at home.
Although it was developed in the 1960s by the Toyota company, the efficiency and versatility of this technique have allowed that even today it continues to be implemented, not only by the renowned Toyota company, but also by number of companies at the world.
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Keep reading this post, here we will explain what it consists of the method of the 5 S of productivity and how you can apply it in your company.
In this article you will find:
Origin and purpose of the 5S method of productivity
The "5 S" method originated in Japan in 1960, implemented by the Toyota company after World War II.
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The main purpose of this method was improve the internal conditions of the organization, through good habits to improve working conditions (classification, order, cleanliness, standardization and discipline), not only for an aesthetic purpose; its purpose is more oriented towards an organizational culture directed towards management processes based on total quality.
5 principles of the method of the 5 S of productivity
The principles that make up the 5 S method of productivity owe their name to their initials in Japanese, which in Spanish mean the following:
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- Seiri (classification): It involves identifying, selecting and separating the necessary materials from those that are unnecessary, discarding those that are of no use.
- Seiton (order): It consists of establishing methods of organizing the space, which allow materials to be easily found, used and returned to their place.
- Seiso (cleaning): It is about establishing cleaning habits to remove dirt by improving neatness.
- Seiketsu (Standardization): It consists of visualizing and distinguishing common situations in the environment, identifying when things are out of place in order to correct them.
- Shitsuke (Discipline): It implies constant work maintaining the habits and norms established to maintain the results.
How to apply the 5 S method of productivity in your company
The method of the 5 S of productivity is very easy to use to achieve quality and productivity in organizational management, for this it is necessary to create a culture of habit in companies, fulfilling each of the following phases:
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1 Phase: Classification.
Sorting involves separating materials that are necessary from those that are not. keeping only the necessary resources in stock; disposing of or storing other materials in an appropriate place.
2 Phase: Order.
Classifying the materials is not an effective measure if there is no order; This phase helps find a suitable storage site to each thing according to its characteristics or usefulness for the company.
Through order, a specific place is established for each thing that allows to identify where to find them and then return them, designating in a more accessible space for those materials that are used more frequently.
3 Phase: Cleaning.
The cleanliness of the company's facilities is essential, for this, each member of the company must contributekeeping your work area clean, cleaning helps to maintain the quality, hygiene and safety of the work performed.
In addition, cleanliness reflects a good aesthetic image of the company, both for internal staff and for people outside the company.
4 Phase: Standardization.
standardization or normalization, consists of identifying patterns, through daily habits that allow to visually identify any anomaly in the company, easily detecting when something is out of place in order to correct it as soon as possible.
5 Phase: Discipline.
In order for the 5S method of truly effective results, it is necessary that all the parties that intervene in the organization maintain the discipline in the tasks of classification, order and cleaning Inside the company, creating good habits in the daily work routine.
Advantages of the 5 S method of productivity for your company
Among the advantages offered by the implementation of the 5 S method of productivity to your company are:
- I know increase productivity levels.
- Improve the work environment.
- Promotes biosecurity habits.
- Increase the quality of the product or service provided.
- Improves the aesthetic image of the company.
- Reduces wasted time, improving efficiency.
- Improves organizational culture and labor discipline.
- Optimize storage space.
- It generates commitment, cooperation and labor responsibility.
- Promotes management processes based on total quality.
- It is not expensive to install.
