5S Quiz

What are the five 'S' in 5S?

• Sort, Schedule, Shine, Sustain, Simplify

• Sort, Store, Shine, Sustain, Standardize

• Structure, System, Shine, Support, Sustain

• Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain

Why do we want to implement 5S in a warehouse?

• To increase and speed up paperwork & administration

• To reduce the number of employees needed

• To make a warehouse more complicated

• To eliminate wastes, improve efficiency & quality

Which of the following is a movement waste?

• Excess pre-folded boxes in the packing area

• Pick wrong items and need to re-do the order

• Machines sitting doing nothing due to a breakdown

• Picker walking long distances to take fast moving item

Which step of 5S involves removing unnecessary items from workplace?

• Set in Order

• Sustain

• Sort

• Shine

How does Shine improves workplace safety?

• By making sure items are neat, clean and in good condition

• By replacing all items with the new one

• By reducing consumables in the warehouse

• By making everything look new

Why is standardize important for sustaining 5S?

• It forces everyone to memorize workplace rules

• It replaces need to clean the warehouse everyday

• It ensures everyone follows same methods and maintains improvements

• It increases overall warehouse storage capacity

What are some examples of Set in Order in warehouse setting?

• Stacking pallets next to the wall to maximize space

• Allowing employees to place items wherever they find space

• Assigning fixed location for frequently used tools and items

• Keeping high-demand products at the farthest corner of the warehouse

What is the benefit of having signage and visual markers in warehouse?

• It makes warehouse looks more colorful and artistic

• It helps us know where the items are and when to restock

• It eliminates needs for new employee training

• It helps to increase available storage space by double

How does 5S improve warehouse safety & reduce accidents?

• By keeping aisles clear & ensuring equipment is stored properly

• By reducing clutter & eliminating tripping hazards

• By ensuring tools & materials are placed in designated locations to prevent accidents

• All of the above

What should we do after completing 5S audit?

• Post audit findings and wait for next audit

• Focus on cleaning up the area without addressing root cause

• Share audit findings with team & create action plan

• Inform manager & wait until it's brought up