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Resistance to 5S Implementation
Whats so great about Sort and Set in Order?
The fact remains that 5S implementation is needed when the factory is not neat and organized.
Resistance to 5S Implementation
Sorting and Setting in Order will not boost output.
Production workers assume their job is to make things, not organize or clean things. This is an attitude that needs to change as workers learn how important the Sort, Set in Order, and Shine activities are to actually maximizing output.
Resistance to 5S Implementation
We did 5S years ago
This is heard most often from people who think the 5Ss is a fad rather than a continuous activity. 5Ss is actually a basis for making all other improvements.
Resistance to 5S Implementation
Why do we need to implement the 5Ss when we are so successful today?
It can be difficult to implement the 5Ss or any improvement program at companies that are currently profitable. If you tell workers that it is more efficient to keep only one box of parts on hand at each operation, they may respond by sayingYes, but were doing all right, and this is the way weve always done it.
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Resistance to 5S Implementation
These types of resistances are common in the early stages of 5S implementation.
If we ignore such resistance and plow ahead with implementation, the result is likely to be nothing more than superficial improvements. Instead, we need to address these concerns directly.
In order for the 5Ss to work, everyone needs to truly understand just how necessary they are.
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Benefits of 5S Implementation
5S should have many benefits for you. It will
give you an opportunity to provide creative input regarding how your workplace should be organized and laid out and how your work should be done. make your workplace more pleasant to work in. make your job more satisfying. remove obstacles and frustrations in your work. help you know what you are expected to do, and when and where you are expected to do it. make it easier to communicate with people you work with.
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Clean, well-maintained equipment breaks down less frequently and is also easier to diagnose and repair when breakdowns do occur.
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