CHALLENGE 1

5’S Application

INTRODUCTION

Housekeeping is a process where everyone in the company/ organization is committed and involved in upkeep of the work place and cleanliness of machines, materials /tools / information etc. such that only needed material, machine, tools, information is kept and its test accessibility is ensured.

Need of Housekeeping

In today’s competitive environment organizations have to compete at all fronts

Today customers not only buys products and services but also like to see the condition of the place where it is made

Customer determines the attitude of the organization towards quality after seeing the methods of work, environment and culture at the work place

5’S means…..

Seiri - Sort in sort out or segregation Seiton -Systematic arrangement or systemize Seiso -Sanitise – cleanup – spick and

span Seiketsu -Standardize – uniformity of

everything that is done in the organization Shitsuke -Self discipline / proper attitudes /

habit formation

Poor 5’s practices

We have chosen Canteen for this challenge

Usually the canteen is a place where majority of the college people come to have their food

So it is utmost important that the canteen should be clean, neat & tidy

It should replicate a healthy environment to the people

The food which is served there should be made hygienic

The overall sitting arrangements should be done in a proper manner

The spoons, Plates, Dishes etc should be properly washed and maintained

College Canteen…..

Problems faced due to lack of 5’s

Unhygienic food Health Issues Unclean surrounding area Un-cleanliness Accident may Happen Time to prepare food may take a

long time

After implementation of 5’s……

Lessons learned….

5’s play a vital role in the overall efficiency of any organization

Creates clean, pleasant and safe working environment

Improves employee morale and motivate

Employee acquire self discipline Improves work efficiency