Overview

Perpustakaan Sultanah Bahiyah UUM has continuously practiced the 5S culture which were adapted from the Japanese lean manufacturing methodology. It has been part of Malaysia government departments cultural since 1980’s and we strive to ensure that the practices are well-maintained in the library environment not only in our work place but also in our public spaces.

Governance of 5S@PSB UUM

Implementation Structure

The 5S practices in PSB UUM were divided by zoning area and named after a type of gemstone  as below:

Delima Zone

1st Level, Main Building

Nilam Zone

2nd Level, Main Building

Berlian Zone

3rd Level, Main Building

Kristal Zone

4th Level, Main Building

Baiduri Zone

5th Level, Main Building

Zamrud Zone

1st & 2nd Level, New Building

Intan Zone

3rd Level, New Building

Jade Zone

UUM Management Museum

 

In effort to manage and implement the 5S practices, the Committee has create a Gantt Chart as a reference to our staffs while organized their stipulated zone’s in yearly basis. For 2021, the chart is pictured as below :

 

The Library has achieved numerous  awards, recognition and benchmark on its effort of 5S practices since it was established in 1984.  Among those are:

2003 – 3rd Place 5S Competition Inter Department UUM

2006 – 3rd Place 5S Practices Competition Division A Category

2007 – 2nd Place 5S Practices Competition Division A Category

2008 – 5th Place 5S Practices Competition Inter Department UUM

2009 – Winner of the Quality Practices and Innovation Evaluation (5S)

2010 – Winner of the Quality Practices and Innovation Evaluation (5S)

2011 – 2nd Place of the Quality Practices and Innovation Evaluation (5S)

2012 – 2nd Place of the Quality Practices and Innovation Evaluation (5S)

2013 – Winner of the Quality Practices and Innovation Evaluation (5S)

2014 – Quality Environment Practice (5s/QE), university level

2015 – Winner of the Quality Practices and Innovation Evaluation (5s/QE) 2014

2016 – 3rd Place of the Quality Practices and Innovation Evaluation (5S/QE) 2015

2017 – 3rd placed in Quality Environment Practice 5S/QE Award for 2016

2021 – 1st Place in Quality Environment Practice  5S/QE Award (Department A) 2020

2022 – 2nd Place in Quality Environment Practice  5S/QE Award (Department A) 2021

Continuous Improvement

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As an incentive for the zone’s in implementing the 5S practices, the Committee has set a yearly sum of RM200 per zone’s in order to undertake their activities and needs. With this allocation, every stipulated zone can organized their own activities expenses and tools acquisition. Hence the 5S practices can be implemented without any obstacles especially among the staffs.

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Regularly, the library 5S Committee will arrange  a meeting to discuss and manage 5S activities. These meeting are usually attended by the head of zone’s and the main committee as well as meeting among the zone’s itself.

Meeting Photo
2022 Promotion Poster
2021 Promotion Poster

What is 5S?

5S is a systematic form of visual management utilizing everything from floor tape to operations manuals. It is not just about cleanliness or organization; it is also about maximizing efficiency and profit. 5S is a framework that emphasizes the use of a specific mindset and tools to create efficiency and value. It involves observing, analyzing, collaborating, and searching for waste and also involves the practice of removing waste.

5S, sometimes referred to as 5s or Five S, refers to five Japanese terms used to describe the steps of the 5S system of visual management. Each term starts with an S. In Japanese, the five S’s are Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu, and Shitsuke. In English, the five S’s are translated as Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain.

The Purpose of 5S

The purpose of 5S is to make a workplace function better by making it an easier place to work. This occurs by making spaces make sense; tools and materials are placed in logical locations based on who needs them, how frequently they’re needed, etc. Spaces are cleaned regularly. Cleaning and organization become habits. When used correctly, 5S ultimately makes processes safer and more efficient.

5 Key Practices

Seiri | Sort | Sisih

Sort through materials, keeping only the essential items needed to complete tasks. (This action involves going through all the contents of a workspace to determine which are needed and which can be removed. Everything that is not used to complete a work process should leave the work area.)

Seiton | Set in Order | Susun

Ensure that all items are organized and each item has a designated place. Organize all the items left in the workplace in a logical way so they make tasks easier for workers to complete. This often involves placing items in ergonomic locations where people will not need to bend or make extra movements to reach them.

Seiso | Shine | Sapu

Proactive efforts to keep workplace areas clean and orderly to ensure purpose-driven work. This means cleaning and maintaining the newly organized workspace. It can involve routine tasks such as mopping, dusting, etc. or performing maintenance on machinery, tools, and other equipment.

Seiketsu | Standardize | Seragam

Create a set of standards for both organization and processes. In essence, this is where you take the first three S’s and make rules for how and when these tasks will be performed. These standards can involve schedules, charts, lists, etc.

Shitsuke | Sustain | Senantiasa

Sustain new practices and conduct audits to maintain discipline. This means the previous four S’s must be continued over time. This is achieved by developing a sense of self-discipline in employees who will participate in 5S.

(Adapted from Creative Safety Supply)

Note

The information’s and contents on Environmental Practices of 5S@PSB UUM are provided by the 5S Committee.  For any queries contact :

  • PSB UUM 5S Practices:
    • Hanie Azyyati Abdul Jamil (6049283644)
    • Wan Hanis Kamarruddin (6049283645)
  • Webpage Contents of 5S:
    • User Experience Service Unit (049283685/3686)

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