5S: mindset change that is a win for everyone
Do you want to work in a comfortable, cozy, cultured environment, where all your tools are in their right place, processes run smoothly and no one wastes time or gets annoyed unnecessarily? That’s why our company has upgraded the 5S project! Read our article to find out exactly what it is and what you can gain!
Many people mistakenly equate the 5S programme with cleaning, but it’s much more complex than that – it’s more of a mindset shift or a waste reduction strategy. Let’s look at the details!
What is 5S?
5S is a powerful process management tool that finally works not only on paper but also in the physical world. Together, we can shape the operating conditions of our factory to maintain a working environment at Hankook where quality work can be done efficiently, transparently, loss-free and safely.
Who does it apply to?
The 5S applies to all Hankook employees and managers, because only together as a team can we achieve success and a change of mindset that leads to real improvements.
What is it based on?
5S is based on the 3Rs (R for right) system. This means that you can only work on a task once you have all your tools in the right place, only the materials and tools you need to meet the standards, and the right amount of everything you need to do your job: no more, no less.
What can we achieve?
With a well-functioning 5S, our factory will be clean and safe, allowing us to work efficiently and comfortably, and to detect and correct any faults quickly. With this new approach, our workplace will be in a state of continuous improvement, and this will be the basis for stability for all of us. As a result, we will be able to deliver consistently high quality products and services, thus enhancing the company’s image and reputation and, more importantly, increasing the cohesion and work ethic of our community, and making our daily frustrations shrink into imperceptible annoyances.