5S Parts Department Checklist
Covers binning, labeling, stock arrangement, fast-moving parts access, obsolete stock segregation, cleanliness, traceability, and storage discipline.
Sample Audit Programs
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1. Is every part storage location (bin, shelf, rack, drawer) clearly labelled with a location code, and does the physical label match the location code in the DMS?;
2. Are parts stored in their designated bin location consistently, with no parts placed in incorrect locations or left without a bin assignment?;
3. Are bin labels legible and undamaged, with faded, torn, or missing labels replaced promptly?;
4. Are new parts booked in assigned to a bin location at the point of receiving, with no parts left in the receiving area without a bin assignment?;
5. Are fast-moving parts stored in the most accessible locations — closest to the counter or workshop hatch — rather than in positions determined by historical placement?;
6. Are parts arranged within each bin in a way that allows quick identification — with part numbers visible, FIFO order maintained, and packaging intact?;
7. Is similar or related parts grouped together in storage, minimising pick travel time for common job types?;
8. Are heavy parts stored at waist height or below, and long or bulky parts stored vertically where appropriate, consistent with manual handling best practice?;
9. Is obsolete, superseded, or slow-moving stock physically separated from active stock, clearly labelled, and stored in a designated area?;
10. Is a review process in place for obsolete stock, resulting in return to supplier, write-off, or repurposing — rather than indefinite retention occupying active storage space?;
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