(1)Hello everyone. Let me introduce myself. My name is Paula. The topic of my presentation is 5S methodology. I’ll begin with present you what is 5S system, then I’ll move to tell you what means each S. After that I’ll tell you something about advantages and where we can implementing a 5S programe.

(2)Now, I’d like to tell you what is 5S. 5S is the name of a workplace organization method that uses a list of five Japanese words: seiri, seiton, seiso, seiketsu, and shitsuke. The list describes how to organize a work space for efficiency and effectiveness by identifying and storing the items used, maintaining the area and items, and sustaining the new order. 5S is a Part of Lean Manufacturing.

These five Japanese words can be translated as "sort", "set in order", "shine", "standardize", and "sustain". This leads me directly to the next point. What do they mean?

(3)"Sorting" means to sort everything in each work area. Keep only what is necessary. Materials, tools, equipment and supplies that are not frequently used should be moved to a separate, common storage area. Items that are not used should be removed or recycled.

(4)SET IN ORDER is the second step in a 5S program: organize, arrange, and identify everything in a work area. You should customize the work area to improve efficiency. Keep important materials nearby. The basic thing of this part of 5S is to create efficient and effective storage systems such that anyone can find the tools, materials, and supplies they need, and anyone can return those tools, materials, and supplies to their proper storage locations.

(5)5S shine involves more than pushing a broom around a work area once a week. It involves regular, usually daily, cleaning. The work area should be returned to the condition it was in when the day started - including putting away all tools, materials and supplies used that day.

(6)The fourth step in 5S STANDARDIZE is to make your 5S practices effective and efficient. This is accomplished by simplifying and standardizing.
That step told us that all work stations for a particular job should be identical and all employees doing the same job should be able to work in any station with the same tools that are in the same location in every station. Everyone should know exactly what his/her responsibilities are.

(7)The fifth and final "S" is called sustain. Sustain is making a habit of properly maintaining correct procedures, is often the most difficult S to implement and achieve. Tools for sustaining 5S include signs and posters, newsletters, pocket manuals, team and management check-ins, performance reviews, and department tours.

(8)As a final point, I’d like to tell you that one of the great aspects of implementing a 5s system is that it can be done today and everyone can participate.

Main advantages of 5S system are:

-Increases in productivity

-Increases in quality

-Reduction in cost

5S is now being applied to a wide variety of industries. It has expanded from manufacturing to health care, education, government, and many other industries.