5S
What does the first S stand for?
Sort.
What is the acronym DOWNTIME used for?
To identify and remember the 8 types of waste.
What does the T in DOWNTIME stand for?
Transportation.
What does Sort mean?
Go through all items in the workplace and remove anything that is not needed.
What is a root cause investigation?
To find the main factor contributing to the problem.
What does the second S stand for?
Set.
What does the D in DOWNTIME stand for?
Defects.
What does the I in DOWNTIME stand for?
Inventory.
What does Set in Order mean?
Arrange the remaining items so they are in their proper place, easy to find, and accessible.
What is the first of the 3C's in a root cause analysis?
Concern.
What does the third S stand for?
Shine.
What does the O in DOWNTIME stand for?
Overproduction.
What does the M in DOWNTIME stand for?
Motion.
What does Shine mean?
Clean and inspect the workstation regularly. This includes both the area and the equipment.
What is the second of the 3C's in a root cause analysis?
Cause.
What does the fourth S stand for?
Standardize.
What does the W in DOWNTIME stand for?
Waiting.
What does the E in DOWNTIME stand for?
Excess Processing.
What does Standardize mean?
Establish standards and procedures to make sure the first three steps are followed consistently.
What is the third of the 3C's in a root cause analysis?
Countermeasure.
What does the fifth S stand for?
Sustain.
What does the N in DOWNTIME stand for?
Non-utilized Talent.
Where in the building can we be easily reminded of what DOWNTIME stands for?
Aisle __
What does Sustain mean?
Develop mechanisms and a culture to ensure the 5S process is maintained over the long term.
What does SQCDEP stand for (in order)?
Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Environment, Personnel.