Explore 5S board ideas for your 5S visual management project

You choose what to show on your board and how it works but here are a few examples and prompts to provide some inspiration.

5S Board Example One

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CHOOSE WHAT TO SHOW ON YOUR BOARD
For example, 5S visual standards, a dry wipe metric to track progress and a comments section for notes. The above is simple, effective and user-friendly. As a result, it is ideal for getting your 5S strategy up and running.
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INSTANT VISUAL REFERENCE FOR AREA STANDARDS 
Add photos of different work areas or zones in optimum condition. As a result, clearly show the standard you want to meet. So, use our safe and secure magnetic document holders for this. Above all, deliver instant visibility and showcase visual standards.
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TRACK PROGRESS IN AN ENGAGING WAY
A dry wipe 5S metric can be split into monthly tracking (see above) or daily tracking with 1-31 segments. In addition, works for single, double or triple shift patterns. Above all, choose the method that works for you. in addition, add your own visual key.
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5S Board Example Two

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SHOW RELEVANT INFORMATION
In short, show exactly what you need on your 5S board. This example includes an Improvements section. This is in addition to visual standards, single shift metric tracking and status indicator dials.
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CUSTOM SIZE 5S BOARDS
This 5S board is sized to exactly accommodate the information needed. In addition, magnetic document holders can be A4/A3/US tabloid/US letter size, or custom made to your specific dimensions.
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FOSTER A CULTURE OF TEAM ENGAGEMENT
Increase engagement with your 5S strategy by including status of improvements suggestions. In addition, include a status indicator, such as these status meters. Above all, drive progress.
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5S Board Example Three

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SHOW CLEARLY YOUR 5S OBJECTIVES
So, describe each ‘S’ so targets are clear and visual. Choose to add status indicator meters for each metric to chart progress. Add document holders to keep audit and visual standards information safe and secure.
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STATUS INDICATOR METERS PROVIDE A VISUAL SNAPSHOT
Increase engagement with your 5S objectives by adding status indicators to your 5S board. Above all, these provide instant visual reference for the status of each target S. As a result, this drives a seamless culture that supports Continuous Improvement and best practice strategies.
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ADD AN IMPROVEMENTS/ACTIONS SECTION
So include an area of the board to share improvements, actions or suggestions. Furthermore, to assign responsibility for who is taking action on each point of improvement. Consequently, drive your 5S strategy forward.
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5S Board Example Four

5S Scoreboard
A 5S SCOREBOARD
So, in this example, the 5S idea also includes information on the 8 wastes, as well as showing visual standards and an audit score.
5S Scoreboard
CHOOSE INFORMATION YOU WANT TO SHOW
So, we can show relevant information on your 5S board. Therefore, what is useful to you. See here the reminder of The 8 Wastes.
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DOCUMENT HOLDERS MEANS INFO IS EASY TO UPDATE
By showing your 5S visual standards in our magnetic document holders, this means info can be quick to update.
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5S Board Example Five

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SHOW YOUR VISUAL STANDARDS
This 5S board uses red and green document holders to show what good and bad look like. Display visually for the whole team.
5S Board
EXPLAIN THE FIVE STRATEGIES OF 5S
This example uses colour and graphics to show each stage of the 5S process, with bullet pointed text for easy and quick understanding.
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DRY WIPE UPDATES FOR YOUR 5S BOARD
Choose to track daily, weekly or monthly. A dry wipe finish to your board means updates can be made quickly and easily.
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5S Board Example Six

5S Board
5S SHIPPING
Have all your shipping information in one place. Include your 5S visual standards. Furthermore, track your daily 5S progress.
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WHICH STATUS INDICATORS TO USE?
This example uses a combination of compact status indicator meters and magnetic status counters to provide a visual snapshot of progress.
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INCLUDE A 5S AUDIT SECTION
Alternatively, this board replaces the 5S metric letters with an audit pyramid. We produce a 5S board to suit your requirements.
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5S Board Example Seven

5S Sustainment board
SUSTAINING YOUR 5S PRACTICE
Show your visual standards for different zones. Track scores for each zone and also show your overall score, on your 5S Sustainment board.
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MAGNETIC DOCUMENT HOLDERS
Different size magnetic document holders serve different purposes on this board. Make them work for your needs.
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STATUS TRACKING
Also, consider how you will track progress or status. These 3-way Red Amber Green status indicator sliders provide a visual snapshot.
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5S Board Example Eight

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5S NOTICEBOARD FOR EVERYTHING 5S
Show your work area visual standards, audit results and score together with improvements and suggestions.
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WHICH STATUS INDICATORS TO USE?
This example uses a combination of compact status indicator meters and magnetic status counters to provide a visual snapshot of progress.
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RED AMBER GREEN STATUS INDICATOR METERS
These compact status meters provide a visual snapshot of your 5S progress. Furthermore, they increase engagement with your 5S board.
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5S Board Example Nine

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5S WITH OTHER DAILY MANAGEMENT PROCESSES
This board also combines 5S tracking with other metrics, such as Quality and Safety. Also, as well as dry wipe (dry eraze) updates, combine magnetic labels for visual status.
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CHOOSE YOUR SHIFT PATTERNS AND STATUS UPDATES
So, this example shows a triple shift pattern metric tracking option. Or, alternatively, choose a double shift pattern that would suit a day and evening shift pattern.
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DRY WIPE DAILY TRACKING
Furthermore, updating daily status for each shift is done by dry wipe (eraze) pen. Provides an instant visual snapshot of your 5S progress. Likewise, enables seamless status updates between each shift team.
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5S Board Example Ten

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CHOOSE 5S SUSTAINMENT
In short, go deeper with your 5S strategies and explore a 5S sustainment objective. This example includes area plan, area ownership information and a section for each area’s status, including individual status indicator sliders.
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ADD A 5S TRENDS CHART
So, chart progress over time and in real time.  For this example, the board showcases different areas for the 5S objectives. Also, each area includes a dry wipe/eraze tracking chart for each day and the overall progress is shown with a red green status slider.
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MEET SPECIFIC TARGETS
This 5S sustainment visual management board includes status indicators for specific targets and action points. As a result, it is absolutely clear what the target is and what actions need to be taken to achieve it.
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