5S Survey

Please fill out the short survey below to understand how well your organisation is implementing 5S practices. You can score a maximum of 10 points per question. With only 25 questions to answer, the maximum one can score on this test is 250. The higher the score the better the understanding of 5S principles and degree of implementation. Start the survey now.

SORT

1. 
How frequently do you sort through items to eliminate unnecessary ones?

2. 
Do you have a system in place for identifying unnecessary items?

3. 
How often do you conduct sorting audits?

SET IN ORDER

4. 
Do you have designated places for all tools and materials?

5. 
How do you label storage areas and equipment?

6. 
How often do you review the arrangement of items?

SHINE

7. 
How often is cleaning scheduled in your workplace?

8. 
Are employees trained in proper cleaning techniques?

9. 
Do you use cleaning checklists to ensure thoroughness?

STANDARDISE

10. 
Do you have standard procedures for all tasks and processes?

11. 
How often are standard procedures reviewed and updated?

12. 
Are all employees aware of the standard procedures?

SUSTAIN

13. 
Do you conduct regular training sessions on 5S principles?

14. 
How often do you evaluate the effectiveness of your 5S implementation?

15. 
Do you have a dedicated team for maintaining 5S standards?

GENERAL IMPLEMENTATION

16. 
How committed is top management to the 5S implementation?

17. 
How often do you communicate the importance of 5S to employees?

18. 
Do you track the performance improvements as a result of 5S implementation?

19. 
How do you handle resistance to 5S implementation from employees?

CHALLENGES

20. 
What is the biggest challenge in your 5S implementation?

21. 
How do you address the challenge of maintaining 5S standards over time?

22. 
Do you face difficulties in allocating time for 5S activities?

BEST PRACTICES

23. 
How do you share 5S successes and best practices within your organization?

24. 
Do you benchmark your 5S practices against industry standards?

25. 
How often do you recognize and reward employees for their contributions to 5S?