Understand "6S Checklist" for the best Warehouse Auditing Process

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6S Auditing Checklist of
Warehouse Management
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6S
Auditing is a key bench-marking for further
improvements. The 6S tells you 6 checklists which
describes how to organize a work space
effectively and efficiently. This blog explains
how you can utilize these checklists in order to
make sure of the perfection on your warehouse, in
many aspects.
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6S Checklist for Warehousing
Here are the 6 different points along with a few
examples of checklists
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6S Checklist for Warehousing
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6S Checklist for Warehousing
Examples
1. Sorting
Only the required stock and packaging present in
the work area (YES/NO)
Only the required tools and equipment present in
the work area (YES/NO)
Unnecessary items have been removed from the
general area (YES/NO)
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6S Checklist for Warehousing
Examples
2. Strengthen
Locations for all stock are clearly defined and
labelled (YES/NO)
Equipment and tools are properly labelled and
have a clearly defined storage location (YES/NO)
Paperwork/scanners/voice equipment is properly
labelled and has a clarity defined location
(YES/NO)
Walkways, across the equipment and the work area
boundaries are clearly defined and marked (YES/NO)
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6S Checklist for Warehousing
Examples
3. Shine
Storage containers, racking and storage areas are
clean and damage free (YES/NO)
Tools and equipment are clean, fully maintained
and damage free (YES/NO)
Work surfaces are clean and damage free (YES/NO)
Walls and partitions are clean, uncluttered and
damage free - no excessive signage (YES/NO)
Cleaning equipment available and nearly stored
(YES/NO)
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6S Checklist for Warehousing
Examples
4. Standardize
Displayed KPIs are correct, relevant for the
department and up to date (YES/NO)
Tools, equipment, paperwork are stored neatly and
returned immediately after use (YES/NO)
Maintenance records for tools and materials
handling equipment are easily accessible and up
to date (YES/NO)
Waste products (Waste Oil, Rubbish) consistently
cleaned up and removed from the work areas
(YES/NO)
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6S Checklist for Warehousing
Examples
5. Sustain
Is the "6S" audit visible to all, up to date and
shared with all staffs? (YES/NO)
Recognition is given to teams who get involved in
6S activities (YES/NO)
Time and resources are continually allocated to
6S activities (YES/NO)
Has the team improved items that were not already
identified on the previous audit? (YES/NO)
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6S Checklist for Warehousing
Examples
6. Safety
Are employees wearing suitable PPE required for
their client work? (YES/NO)
Walkways and access to safety equipment are
clearly identified and unobstructed (no hazard or
obstacles in the way of fire extinguishers,
emergency access doors) (YES/NO)
Is the working environment suitable for the work
in hand (lighting, air quality, temperature)?
(YES/NO)
Are the equipment and tools provided correctly
for the current work activity? (YES/NO)
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6S
Make sure that all the items in your checklist
are marked to run an efficient Warehouse
Management Process
Our team can explain you more!
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