5S - Sustain

Sustainment is usually the most difficult part of 5S. The attitudes and activities must be institutionalized and repeated until the become part of the culture and the fabric of everyday work. 

The table below summarizes eight common tools that help with sustainment. A combination of several or all of these tools is usually necessary. 

This cannot be outsourced or solved with software. Management, top management, must reinforce it constantly with time, attention and repetition. Former military people, especially battalion or company level line officers are usually quite good at this. They are also good candidates for Management Champion and for the Management Watch. 

5S Series

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5S SORT
5S SET
5S SHINE
5S STANDARDIZE
5S SUSTAIN