WORKPLACE-HOUSEKEEPING-5S5 MIN READ
5S Field Guide Cards
Recall practical 5S prompts for Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain.
Sort What is the first Sort question? Use current work, not someday value. Is this needed for current work at this point of use? If yes, set it in order. If no and obvious, remove it. If uncertain, red-tag with owner and review date. Red-tag resistance We might need this someday, so do not tag it. A valuable or familiar item is occupying active workspace with no current use. Your line Maybe we will need it; the red tag does not scrap it. It moves the item out of flow and gives the right owner a date to decide. Arguing…
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