5S and the Great Yard Sale
I am an advocate of the 5S method as a basic part of a system of management. 5S provides a way to clear out the clutter that accrues over time. In safety/risk management, it reduces physical issues that create loss producing conditions or increase risk of injury or damage. I decided that if I advocate 5S, then I should use it myself. I began with my office bookcase and gave a considerable number of books away. I am moving into the next phase in my office.
To recap, 5S is a process for organizing. What are the Five S’s?
“Use the following links to learn more about 5S
- Sort – the first step in making things cleaned up and organized
- Set In Order – organize, identify and arrange everything in a work area
- Shine – regular cleaning and maintenance
- Standardize – make it easy to maintain – simplify and standardize
- Sustain -maintaining what has been accomplished”
Source: http://www.graphicproducts.com/tutorials/five-s/index.php; a Google search will turn up numerous sites and links.
Shift to personal life – My wife decided we needed to hold a yard sale. This intersected with my need to do a larger 5S
