Q3: Simplified 5S

Question 1

A philosophy and a way of organizing and managing the workspace and work flow.

Answer 1

5S

Question 2

It has the intent to improve efficiency by eliminating waste, improving flow and reducing process unreasonableness.

Answer 2

5S

Question 3

True or False

5S is for improvement of working environment.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

5S activities are to create good working environment through reduction of ____________, ____________, and ____________.

Answer 4

• muri
• mura
• muda

Question 5

It refers to overburden, unreasonableness or absurdity.

Answer 5

muri

Question 6

It refers to unevenness or inconsistency, primarily with physical matter and the human spiritual condition.

Answer 6

mura

Question 7

It refers to activity which is wasteful or doesn’t add value.

Answer 7

muda

Question 8

5S in Japanese

Answer 8

• Seiri
• Seiton
• Seiso
• Seiketsu
• Sitsuke

Question 9

5S in English

Answer 9

• sort
• set
• shine
• standardize
• sustain

Question 10

5S in Swahili

Answer 10

• sasambua
• seti
• safisha
• sanifisha
• shikilia

Question 11

What 5S can do?

Answer 11

• Team work improvement through everyone’s participation
• Identify Abnormalities
• Identify wastes and reduce the wastes
• Improve productivities
• Improve safety

Question 12

The 7 wastes

Answer 12

• overproduction
• inventory
• waiting
• motion
• transportation
• rework
• overprocessing

Question 13

5S that focuses on eliminating unnecessary items from the workplace.

Answer 13

sort

Question 14

This 5S involves categorizing equipment, furniture, tool in your working place into the following 3 categories.
1. Necessary
2. Unnecessary
3. May not necessary

Answer 14

sort

Question 15

This step will also help with the “just in case” attitude.

Answer 15

sort

Question 16

1. Items only used occasionally are in this category
2. Items not used in current work process are in this category
3. Items often use are in this category

Answer 16

1. Necessary (need it)
2. Unnecessary (not need it)
3. May not be necessary (May need it)

Question 17

Which 5S is exemplified in the situation

Placing “Red tag” for categorization of items to identify unnecessary items

Answer 17

sort

Question 18

Which 5S is exemplified in the situation

Moving unnecessary items (broken tools, obsolete jigs and fixtures, scrap and excess raw material etc.) to central stored area

Answer 18

sort

Question 19

Which 5S is exemplified in the situation

Freeing up valuable floor space (Space utilization)

Answer 19

sort

Question 20

Which 5S is exemplified in the situation

Finding abnormality of equipment and tools (Out of order, missing parts etc.)

Answer 20

sort

Question 21

This 5S is is based on finding efficient and effective storage of necessary items.

Answer 21

set

Question 22

This 5S applies “Can see, Can take out, and Can return” philosophy

Answer 22

set

Question 23

This 5S will save time and energy to look for something.

Answer 23

set

Question 24

Which 5S is exemplified in the situation

Labeling, numbering, zoning for clear identification of storage areas to keep necessary items.

Answer 24

set

Question 25

# *Which 5S is exemplified in the situation* Setting necessary items matching with workflow to minimize unnecessary movement and transportation time

Answer 25

set

Question 26

# *Which 5S is exemplified in the situation* Having consensus among co-workers on where and how to organize necessary items.

Answer 26

set

Question 27

# *Which 5S is exemplified in the situation* Using tools for proper organization of items such as: * Labeling * Color coding * Numbering * Zoning etc.

Answer 27

set

Question 28

This 5S involves cleaning up one’s workplace daily so that there is no dust on floors, machines or equipment.

Answer 28

shine

Question 29

This 5S will create ownership and build pride in the workers.

Answer 29

shine

Question 30

# *Which 5S is exemplified in the situation* Cleaning floor, windows, and walls.

Answer 30

shine

Question 31

# *Which 5S is exemplified in the situation* Cleaning and maintaining office automation machines, medical equipment and tools, office furniture.

Answer 31

shine

Question 32

# *Which 5S is exemplified in the situation* Developing and following regular cleaning and Maintenance schedule

Answer 32

shine

Question 33

# *Which 5S is exemplified in the situation* Periodical checking for changes in equipment and the service area such as: leaks, vibration, misalignment, breakage etc.

Answer 33

shine

Question 34

This 5S involves maintaining an environment where S1 to S3 are implemented in the same manner throughout the organization.

Answer 34

standardize

Question 35

This 5S involves giving opportunities to employees to take active part in the development of these standards.

Answer 35

standardize

Question 36

# **True or False** Standardization will leads equalization of activities and “Production leveling and smoothing”

Answer 36

True

Question 37

# *Which 5S is exemplified in the situation* Working instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Answer 37

standardize

Question 38

# *Which 5S is exemplified in the situation* Checklisting development and regular usage for SOPs

Answer 38

standardize

Question 39

# *Which 5S is exemplified in the situation* Color coding for waste segregation

Answer 39

standardize

Question 40

# *Which 5S is exemplified in the situation* Implementing mechanism and format development for ordering supplies, reporting, etc.

Answer 40

standardize

Question 41

This 5S involves maintaining S1-S4 through discipline, commitment, and empowerment.

Answer 41

sustain

Question 42

This 5S focuses on defining a new mindset and a standard in workplace.

Answer 42

sustain

Question 43

# *Which 5S is exemplified in the situation* Regular progress reporting

Answer 43

sustain

Question 44

# *Which 5S is exemplified in the situation* Refresher training

Answer 44

sustain

Question 45

# *Which 5S is exemplified in the situation* developing a mechanism to make staff excited and motivated

Answer 45

sustain

Question 46

# *Which 5S is exemplified in the situation* Measuring improvement with proper periodical monitoring

Answer 46

sustain

Question 47

# *Which 5S is exemplified in the situation* Appreciation, recognition, and awarding on good 5S activities

Answer 47

sustain

Question 48

# *Which 5S is exemplified in the situation* using 5S corner, new letters, good practice sheet etc.

Answer 48

sustain