A brief discussion on the ten key points of sorting in the implementation of 6S management in enterprises

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　　6S management can be seen in various enterprises. To implement the 6S management system more effectively, Huatianmou’s 6S management experts share the following ten key points regarding organization within 6S management:
Key Point 1: In 6S management, determine the placement location based on the frequency of use.
1. Place items that are used frequently close at hand, while those that are used less often should be placed further away, with the placement location determined by the frequency of use. 　　2. Know what items there are, where they are, and how many there are. 　　3. Be able to find the items needed immediately when required. 　　Point 2: 6S Management – Marking positions and defining areas 　　1. Path markings 　　2. Zebra crossing markings 　　3. Stop lines 　　4. Parking lines 　　5. Barriers 　　Point 3: 6S Management – Adjusting positions for one-way flow 　　1. Flow in accordance with the sequence of processes 　　2. Carry out key processes first 　　3. Avoid back-and-forth or circuitous transportation 　　4. First in, first out 　　Point 4: 6S Management – Fixed-location management 　　1. Fixed locations: Keep boxes, cabinets, frames, tables, and chairs in their fixed positions 　　2. Defined positions: Fix the locations of transport containers, workpieces, and materials 　　3. Controlled quantities: Store items in exactly the specified amounts 　　4. Designated spots: Assign specific locations for items on shelves and in boxes/cabinets 　　Point 5: 6S Management – Tracking of movements 　　1. Manage movements so that items are clearly taken and returned to their proper places. 　　2. Draw it according to the original size and shape; once identified, it can be placed back in its proper position. 　　3. Mark the locations of the turnover boxes so that the ‘exit’ and ‘entry’ points are clearly visible. 4. Use hooks, racks, or holders for cleaning tools to enable easy restoration of their original positions after use. 　　Point 6: 6S Management – Positioning System 　　Arrange items in 5-5 groups 　　Inventory items are numbered based on four levels: warehouse, shelf, layer, and position, or area, site, pile, and spot ； Try to arrange the supplies in groups of five, both in terms of quantity and arrangement ； Pierced ones are in pairs of five, those with legs are in bundles of five. It can be retrieved by number for easy counting. 　　Point 7: 6S Management – Color Coding Visual clarity and transparency: Main pathways: Dark red Waste area: Bright red Transportation facilities: Orange-yellow Lifting equipment: Yellow and black stripes Water pipes: Black rings Gas pipes: Medium-yellow rings Steam pipes: Bright red rings Heating pipes: Silver-gray rings Point 8: 6S Management – Easy access to tools and materials 1. Simplification: Improve tools so that \"inexperienced people\" can work just like \"skilled craftsmen\". 　　2. Making keys by hand requires high skill, while anyone can do it quickly and well using a shaping machine. 　　3. Counting the small screws by hand is slow and inaccurate; using a counter allows for fast and accurate counting. 　　Point 9: 6S Management – Kanban Management Ensure that everyone can immediately understand what to do. 1. Public information: Job responsibilities, staffing, safety procedures. 2. Operational information: Process flows, delivery deadlines, production progress. 3. Equipment-related information: Layout plans, inspection requirements, maintenance schedules. 4. Quality-related information: Quality statistics, handling of defects, product grades. 5. Miscellaneous information: Item locations, notices and announcements, recreational activities. Point 10: 6S Management – Signage Management and Visual Management 1. Signage: Indicating the status and location of department staff. 2. Alerts: Guidelines, warnings, and audio signals. 3. Transparency: Clear indicators for capacity, oil levels, and water levels