I think the tape across the binders is really neat, very simple system... yet I have never seen anyone do it before.

Hey Jon,

quite interesting report.

I implemented 5S programs in a couple of our plants for logistics but I never did 5S for offices.

Would you mind to provide me some further information on this topic?

Greets,

Nils

Hi Nils,

The application of 5S to the office is not so different from logistics or manufacturing. If you have done it successfully in logistics you can do it in the office.

The key thing is to explain to people what it is and why it's important for making waste visible. There is not so much to tell, it is doing.

The activities to do 5S in the office are the same, getting rid of what you don't need, making a place for everything, cleaning at the start and end of each day, etc. to sustain and improve.

If you are ever in the Seattle area you are welcome, we will give you a tour of our office 5S.

Jon

it was nice to see these pictures showing 5s in actions. can you send me some more pictures with before and after explanation.

also i would like to know if there is any scope of 5s in office which is already neat and clean and properly maintain.

Hello Pradeep,

Unfortunately I can not send you more pictures. If I said yes than we would end up doing nothing but sending pictures and examples all day to everyone who asks. But we will post future examples here on the blog.

Even if your office is already neat and clean there is scope for 5S. The goal of 5S is not "neat and clean" but "make waste visible". Here is a challenge: in an office with good 5S you should be able to get any file you need within 30 seconds.

Jon

Now I must deploy 5S activity at my Office. I hear many 5S Activities for Factory. But for office it is difficult. Please help me.

Hello Thang,

Why is 5S difficult in the office? If we know why, we can help.

Dear sir,
We are doing 5S in Physical Environment. But I would like to know how to carryout 5S in Systems Environment particularly in Purchase department . Preferably with a example like case study.
Thanks and Regards
HANUMAN