The document discusses the principles and benefits of 5S, a methodology used in total quality management. The 5 steps of 5S are Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. These steps involve organizing a workspace by removing unnecessary items, labeling necessary items, cleaning, training employees on the system, and sustaining the organized workspace. Benefits of 5S include improved quality, productivity, safety, employee morale, and company image by creating an organized, efficient workspace that minimizes errors and waste.

1. Presented by
Dr. R. RAJA, M.E., Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor, Department of EEE,
Muthayammal Engineering College, (Autonomous)
Namakkal (Dt), Rasipuram – 637408
MUTHAYAMMAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE
(An Autonomous Institution)
(Approved by AICTE, New Delhi, Accredited by NAAC, NBA & Affiliated to Anna University),
Rasipuram - 637 408, Namakkal Dist., Tamil Nadu.
5s in Total Quality Management

2. 5S
What is 5s in total quality management?
5S stands for the 5 steps of this methodology: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize,
Sustain. These steps involve going through everything in a space, deciding what's
necessary and what isn't, putting things in order, cleaning, and setting up procedures
for performing these tasks on a regular basis.
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Principles of 5S
 The five main principles of 5S are Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and
Sustain. With the implementation of these five principles, any kind of wastage,
inefficiency, and unsafe conditions are brought to knowledge, which can then
be dealt with.
 Sort – This includes identifying all the necessary items in the workplace, and
removing all the unnecessary ones.
 Set in order – Once the necessary items are identified, they are labeled, colour
coded, and well organized in the right places.
 Shine – This process involves the cleaning up of the workplace thoroughly.
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 Standardize – This step makes sure that all the team members are trained on the
above three steps and know how to perform them with consistency.
 Sustain – Here, a monitoring system is set up to observe that the organized and
standardized workplace is being continually maintained.
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Benefits of 5S You can understand how beneficial 5S can be with the organized
structure of the workplace that is continually sustained. However, to further understand
the benefits in detail, here is a short list.
 Quality – With the implementation of 5S, there is a designated place for
everything that is needed, and all the items fit into their own space, thereby
minimizing mistakes and errors in getting hold of the needed item. This in turn
reduces wastage of time, and also improves the quality of work.
 Productivity – 5S helps in eliminating waste in terms of items, tools, machinery,
and equipment; and in turn systems, processes, time, and efforts. All of this
subsequently results in improved productivity, increased uptime, and higher
efficiency.
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 Safety – With the removal of clutter, it is obvious that any and all kinds of
hazardous and dangerous conditions will become visible. This will help to deal
with them and avoid, or at least reduce, any kinds of accidents or negative
incidents to occur.
 Employee morale – Involving all the employees in the processes of 5S also
allows their inputs and suggestions for further improvement of the workplace
and its processes and maintenance. This involvement boosts their employee
morale and motivates them to work better, thus further enhancing the
productivity in the workplace.
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 Company image – Finally, with all of the above achieved that includes quality,
productivity, safety, employee morale, and an organized workplace, a better
image of the organization is generated, which results in better business and
growth.
So, you can see how 5S plays an important role for every organization to boost its
image and quality. If you are looking for implementing this Lean tool within your
office, shop, or any other workplace, you can opt for TQMI’s 5S training program
in India that will help you create a safe, productive, and error-free workplace, where
employees will love to work, and business will grow.
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9. Thank You
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