John F. Carrier, Sloan School of Management
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Jan/24 |
Thu |
10:00AM-11:30AM |
66-110 |
Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Prereq: none
Overview
5S is a technique to improve the performance, morale, and safety of its "human systems". It is based on 5 “S” words:
- Sort (Seiri): Remove all unnecessary items from the workspace
- Set (Seiton): Assign a place for remaining items aligned with thee way work is done
- Shine (Seiso): Remove all defects from the remaining items
- Standardize(Seiketsu): Standardize the work based on sthe first 3 S’s.
- Sustain (Shitsuke): Maintain and improve through peer-driven “5S tours”
It is the best way to stabilize and optimize systems where people share common resources and equipment. Despite its apparent simplicity, it is rooted in the principles of control system dynamics and the psychology of human interaction.
If you feel –
- Confused "where to start" when you first come into work
- Frustrated due to time spent looking for work items and materials
- Dismayed by the lack of care shown in maintaining common areas
- Feel as if you've expended a lot of energy during the day yet accomplished little
Then 5S is for you!
During the session, we will discuss –
- The scientific rationale as to why shared resources degrade (“tragedy of the commons”)
- Why this leads to an unproductive, and ultimately, an unsafe workspace
- How 5S can help you change the "culture" in your workspace into a highly safe and productive one
- Success stories from 5S implementations in the Chemical Engineering Dept.
To bring:
Nothing is required. Bring members of your workspace!
Sponsor(s): Chemical Engineering
Contact: John Carrier, (617) 939-4396, JFCARRIE@MIT.EDU
