What is the 6S Process?
6S is a business methodology that produces a clean, safe, and well-organized workplace, which helps reduce waste, enables more consistent results, and optimizes productivity. An industry standard for improving efficiency, 6S is designed to help build and maintain a high-quality work environment.
6S promotes a culture of discipline and order that calls on visual cues to achieve more consistent operational methods and results, while controlling inventory defects and removing ineffective energy.
6S is in Everything We Do at the Print Source
The “Shine” in 6S is just as important as the rest, so we work tirelessly to keep the shop in ship shape. - Sort – Keep only what is necessary. Discard everything else. When in doubt, throw it out.
- Set in order – Arrange and label only necessary items and store them in the proper location.
- Shine – Areas are clean, free of dust, oil, dirt, and clutter.
- Standardize – Sort, Set in Order and Shine have created a normal, easy to maintain working environment.
- Sustain – Make a habit of properly maintaining correct 6S procedures.
- Safety – Identify and eliminate all hazards for a zero accident and injury free workplace.
When you call on us, expect the best. In addition to our 6S commitment, we’re also proud G7 Professionals. Just another example of what makes us different – and better.