Workplace Organization

How does the 5S method aid in the goal of lean manufacturing?

• Reduces the amount of inventory needed to operate the business

• Produces the right amount of the right parts at the right time

• Reduces the waste of excess motion, helps improve morale, and enables other lean methods to be more successful

• Discovers what is wrong with the process, stops the process, fixes the immediate problem, and corrects the root cause

Judging tagged times are part of what 5S step?

• Sort

• Straighten

• Shine

• Standardize

What 5S step allows makes sure everything is safe for the operator to retrieve with minimal effort and movement?

• Sort

• Straighten

• Shine

• Standardize

Which 5S step uses labels to clearly identify equipment?

• Sort

• Straighten

• Sustain

• Standardize

In which 5S step does the employee look for damaged equipment, worn components, and misplaced objects?

• Sort

• Straighten

• Shine

• Standardize

Which 5S step keeps all items in top condition so when the employee needs to use an item it is ready to use?

• Sort

• Straighten

• Shine

• Standardize

Which 5S step involves formatting 5S work instructions so that they look and read alike?

• Sort

• Straighten

• Sustain

• Standardize

What is often considered the most difficult step of the 5S process?

• Sort

• Straighten

• Sustain

• Standardize