Methodology that results
in a workplace that is
clean, uncluttered, safe,
and well organized to
help reduce waste and
optimize productivity.
It's designed to help
build a quality work
environment, both
physically and
mentally.
Seiri
To separate needed tools, parts, and instructions from
unneeded materials and to remove the unneeded ones.
Seiton
To neatly arrange and identify parts and tools for ease of use.
Seiso
To conduct a cleanup campaign.
Seiketsu
To conduct seiri, seiton, and seiso daily to
maintain a workplace in perfect condition.
Shitsuke
To form the habit of always following the first four S’s.
Benefits:
Improved safety
Higher equipment availability
Lower defect rates
Reduced costs
Increased production agility and flexibility
Improved employee morale
Better asset utilization
JIT
TQM
6σ
Process
capability
index
A number that represents
how capable a process is
of meeting customer
specifications based on
the degree of variability
of that process.
Definition
Potential Six Sigma projects are identified and should be
evaluated by management to avoid underutilization of resources.
Measurement
Process characterization by identifying key
customer requirements, key product
characteristics and parameters that affect
process performance and characteristics.
Analysis
The team analyzes current and historical
outcome data. Hypotheses about possible
cause-effect relationships are developed
and tested using relevant statistical tools.
Improvement
The team tries to determine the
cause-effect relationship to predict,
improve and optimize the performance
of the process.
Control
It consists of designing and documenting the
necessary controls to ensure that what has been
achieved through the Six Sigma project is
maintained once the changes have been
implemented.
Benefits
Alignment between results
and effectiveness
Improving the quality of a process
means increased profitability for
the company.
Application of the methodology in
different areas of the company
Finance, logistics, sales, systems,
administration, etc., not restricting the
work to the productive areas of the
company.