The document provides an introduction to the 6S methodology for organizing and standardizing a workplace. It explains that 6S was developed by Toyota and involves 5 stages ("Sort", "Set In Order", "Shine", "Standardize", "Sustain") plus a sixth stage of Safety. Each stage is described in 1-2 sentences. The goals of 6S are to remove unnecessary items, systematically improve processes, and establish standards to maximize efficiency and productivity.

1. February 2020
Francisco Dominguez
Director of Quality
GETTING STARTED
WITH 6S

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INTRODUCTION
This power point presentation will get you on the path toward
efficiency and improved production. The ideas presented here
are meant to build a foundation of knowledge about 6S so that
you may be successful in implementing 6S into your facility.
Change is difficult, but don’t worry – we’re here to help. This
information will reduce any anxiety and uncertainty, and give you
the confidence to embark on the journey toward a better
production process.

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INTRODUCTION

4. WHAT IS 6S?

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6S is a system of
VISUAL MANAGEMENT

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First developed at Toyota in the 1950s, 5S is a foundational method of Lean
manufacturing and REVOLUTIONISED the way industries conduct production. 6S
expands on the original concept.
THE 6S METHOD

7. IMPLEMENTING A GOOD
6S PROGRAM WILL:

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THE 6S METHOD
Systematically remove
unnecessary steps &
equipment from
production processes

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Improve workflow
THE 6S METHOD

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Establish better standards

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And maximise efficiency
and profit.
THE 6S METHOD

12. THE FIRST FIVE STAGES
OR “PILLARS” OF 6S

13. SORT
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THE FIRST FIVE STAGES OR “PILLARS” OF 6S
From the Japanese phrase: “Seiri”
SET IN ORDER From the Japanese phrase: “Seiton”
SHINE From the Japanese phrase: “Seiso”
STANDARDISE From the Japanese phrase: “Seiketsu”
SUSTAIN From the Japanese phrase: “Shitsuke”

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THE FIRST FIVE STAGES OR “PILLARS” OF 6S
“Seiri”
SORT calls for a full assessment of materials, only keeping items
essential to completing tasks.
To start- first Identify, then
Remove unnecessary items
from work areas.

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THE FIRST FIVE STAGES OR “PILLARS” OF 6S
“Seiri”
Can’t decide if
something should
stay?

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THE FIRST FIVE STAGES OR “PILLARS” OF 6S
“Seiri”
Use the 5S’s Red Tag System to document how often
the tool in question is actually used

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THE FIRST FIVE STAGES OR “PILLARS” OF 6S
“Seiri”
Red Tag Systems are
simple: you place the tags
on undecided items, and
notate on the tag when
the item is used.

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THE FIRST FIVE STAGES OR “PILLARS” OF 6S
“Seiri” Once you have an idea of how
often a tool is used over time,
you can decide whether or not
it should stay.

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THE FIRST FIVE STAGES OR “PILLARS” OF 6S
“Seiri” Red Tag “Holding
Areas” are often used as
a temporary location to
store undecided items
for a short period
(usually 30 days or less).

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THE FIRST FIVE STAGES OR “PILLARS” OF 6S
“Seiri”
Once the Sort stage is
complete, your workplace will
be free of unnecessary clutter
and will immediately see
improved productivity.

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THE FIRST FIVE STAGES OR “PILLARS” OF 6S
“Seiton”
SET IN ORDER organises items that survived the Sort stage in a
way that makes tasks easier to complete.
Organise tools in a clearly-
defined way in an order that
makes sense to processes.

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THE FIRST FIVE STAGES OR “PILLARS” OF 6S
Label printers can be used to organise your system.
“Seiton”

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THE FIRST FIVE STAGES OR “PILLARS” OF 6S
“Seiton”
Floor marking tape and
arrows are great ways to
define storage/parking
areas.

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THE FIRST FIVE STAGES OR “PILLARS” OF 6S
Set in Order enables workers
to perform more productively
and without the frustration of
not being able to find the tool
they need.
“Seiton”

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THE FIRST FIVE STAGES OR “PILLARS” OF 6S
“Seiso”
SHINE requires proactive efforts be taken to keep workplace
areas clean and orderly.
Shine also considers recycling,
waste removal and surface’s
cleanliness.

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THE FIRST FIVE STAGES OR “PILLARS” OF 6S
Clean all surfaces, floor,
and tools in each area.
“Seiso”

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THE FIRST FIVE STAGES OR “PILLARS” OF 6S
Throw out expired materials, discarded parts, and
other waste.
“Seiso”

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THE FIRST FIVE STAGES OR “PILLARS” OF 6S
When facilities are clean,
employees work better, faster,
and have higher morale.
“Seiso”

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THE FIRST FIVE STAGES OR “PILLARS” OF 6S
“Seiketsu”
STANDARDISE calls for the creation of new standards for both
organisation and processes. It asks that rules are made to ensure
practices of first 3 S’s continue on a regular basis
Create and post rules for each
work area. Standards should
be simple and visual.

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Create a red-tag policy,
well-labelled tool
organisation systems,
and cleaning checklists.
“Seiketsu”

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STANDARDISE makes it easy to
train new employees on 6S,
and helps maintain principles
past implementation.
“Seiketsu”

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THE FIRST FIVE STAGES OR “PILLARS” OF 6S
“Shitsuke”
SUSTAIN ensures 6S is a long-term best practice rather than a
brief experiment.
Take steps to maintain
processes and standards set
forth in this stage of 6S.

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THE FIRST FIVE STAGES OR “PILLARS” OF 6S
Periodically perform
audits on work areas to
ensure 6S practices are
being maintained.
“Shitsuke”

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THE 6S METHOD
“Anzen-sei”
SAFETY is the sixth pillar of the 6S.
While the sixth S is not part of the
original concept developed at Toyota,
implementing strong safety processes
improve the productivity and eliminate
waste in many ways.

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“Anzen-sei”
Use signs to mark hazards to create visual
communication safety system

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THE 6S METHOD
“Anzen-sei”
Post safety processes:
Occasionally review
training to make sure
workers are sufficiently
informed.

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THE 6S METHOD
“Anzen-sei”
Make sure first aid-including eye-wash stations, AEDs, etc.-
equipment is functional and marked in a manner that makes it
easy to locate.

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THE 6S POSTERS
6S POSTERS WILL BE INSTALLED
SOON.

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BY NOW, YOU SHOULD HAVE A SOLID FOUNDATION OF
6S, AND AN IDEA OF HOW TO GET STARTED ON
BUILDING A SYSTEM OF ORGANISATION AND VISUAL
COMMUNICATION THAT WILL WORK FOR YOUR
FACILITY.
INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE? THE NEXT STAGE
WILL BE THE KAIZEN TRAINING!

40. QUESTIONS?