2. EPIC Resources Multi-Purpose Cooperative O B J E C T I V E S: To introduce the 5S Process to EPIC Owner-Members and Non-Members. To illustrate the importance of the 5S Process in the work area and in everyday living. To equip EPIC Owner-Members and Non-Members with the knowledge of the 5S Process that they can apply in their present, future work as well as in everyday living.
4. EPIC Resources Multi-Purpose Cooperative A method of creating a CLEAN and ORDERLY workplace that exposes WASTES and makes ABNORMALITIES immediately VISIBLE.
6. EPIC Resources Multi-Purpose Cooperative It started in Japan when the owner of Toyota and his son with their chief engineer developed the Toyota Production System (TPS). It is called 5S simply because of the five Japanese words that start with the letter S. 1. S eiri 2. Seiton 3. Seiso 4. Seiketsu 5. Shitsuke
7. EPIC Resources Multi-Purpose Cooperative Henry Ford Can do principle: C lean up Arranging Neatness D iscipline Ongoing improvement
9. EPIC Resources Multi-Purpose Cooperative Improves profits, quality and safety Reduces wasted time and materials Improves shift start-up times Improves efficiency and morale of workers Reduces maintenance and downtime Simplifies the work environment
32. EPIC Reources Multi-Purpose Cooperative SEIKETSU Used to maintain the first 3 steps. Focuses on creating a consistent approach with which tasks and procedures are performed.