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1. A 5S Template
To Increase
ROI

2. I N T R O 5 S First: The Benefits of 5S
There are many benefits associated
with the implementation of 5S.
Following, we have created a list of
the Top 10 benefits which may
result in higher ROI’s (Return
on Investment) when 5S
is implemented properly.
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3. BENEFIT 1
Creates Consistency
When 5S is implemented,
consistency is created throughout
the workplace.
Processes, procedures, tools used,
and even levels of cleanliness will
be consistent which will lead to a
reduction in costs due to unique or
unnecessary products or processes.
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4. BENEFIT 2
Reduction in Labor Hours
Labor hours will be
reduced with the help
of 5S, as product errors
will be avoided, processes
will be streamlined, and
production will be at its
height due to high levels
of organization.

5. BENEFIT 3
Reduction in Accident Rates
Safety is improved with
5S/6S and the number of
employee injuries are
greatly reduced.

6. BENEFIT 3
Reduction in Accident Rates (cont.)
5S/6S focuses on being
proactive and using
preventative measures to
avoid accidents and
increase safety awareness
through proper training,
appropriate use of PPE,
and posted safety materials.

7. BENEFIT 4
Increase in Inventory Control
Inventory control seems like a small component of cost
savings but it truly starts adding up when unnecessary storage
is needed to house an overabundance of inventory.
By reducing space requirements
needed, certain costs such as
storage fees and wasted
workspace can be avoided.

8. BENEFIT 5
Enhances Employee Morale
Keeping employees happy helps to keep a consistent team
of reliable employees who know and understand their jobs.
When employees are not happy or are unsatisfied
with their jobs, they will often go looking for a
better job and thus cost the business
more money as they have to search for
and then train new employees.
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9. BENEFIT 5
Enhances Employee Morale (cont.)
5S sets the stage for a
clean, organized and
consistent work
environment which
promotes employee
job satisfaction.
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10. BENEFIT 6
Preventing Mistakes
5S helps to prevent
inadvertent errors
by mistake-proofing
certain processes
and procedures
through either
streamlining
and/or
standardization.

11. BENEFIT 6
Preventing Mistakes (cont.)
For instance, when
workstations are set
up in a similar manner
it reduces the possible
mistakes that could be
made by utilizing
incorrect tools or
equipment, thus
causing waste.

12. BENEFIT 7
Equipment is in Good Working Order
When 5S is fully implemented
there is a distinct emphasis
placed on making sure
that equipment is fully
operational and does
not cause or create
defects.
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13. BENEFIT 7
Equipment is in Good Working Order
Equipment that breaks
down often causes losses
in productivity and also
costs the company
money by having to
constantly engage in
pricey repairs.
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14. BENEFIT 8
Removing useless activities & Machines
The sorting component of 5S results in
the elimination of any unneeded and
unnecessary processes, tools, and equipment.
Only essential, value-added tools and
processes should be kept.
The removal of waste creates more space
and eliminates the costs involved with
storing unneeded equipment and the costs
involved with engaging in useless tasks.
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15. BENEFIT 9
Increase Performance of Service
When items in a work environment are well organized
and easily accessible, employees are able to quickly find
and utilize items as they are needed.
This in turn
increases
productivity &
effectiveness.
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16. B E N E F I T 10 Prevents Downtimes
Downtimes lead to wastes
in profit. When employees
are not working, yet being
paid and when machines are
down and not operational,
it is literally like throwing
money out the window.

17. B E N E F I T 10 Prevents Downtimes (cont.)
The implementation of
5S assists in preventing
downtimes by making
sure processes, machines,
and tools are all in
appropriate working
order and are serviced
regularly.

18. S U M M A R Y The Power of a 5S Facility
Never underestimate the
power of an effectively run 5S
work facility. The core of 5S is
efficient organization, and when
this is achieved there are many
monetary benefits and
increases in ROI to follow.
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19. SUMMARY
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