5S in everyday life – how to use it in your house

Abstract

Lean manufacturing is defined as management philosophy according to which a company strives to use its labor and machinery resources in the optimal way. Nowadays, there are many specific methods and tools of quality management to improve both logistics and production operations. One of them is indubitably the concept of 5S. The implementation of its principles in the enterprise does not require large expenditure. This is a simple and understandable system, which can bring tangible benefits within a short amount of time. The 5S principles include: processes streamlining, improving job liquidity, increasing the timelines, reducing unnecessary interventions, improving communication, reducing the number of defects and accidents. The article presents the practical aspect of 5S method’s implementation at home on the basis of the fridge. The goal of the article is to show an example of the fridge organization with the use of 5S method. This particular method is presented as money and time saving tool.