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“6S” Auditing Checklist of
Warehouse Management
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.
6S Checklist for Warehousing
Here are the 6 different points along with a few examples of checklists
6S Checklist for Warehousing
6S Checklist for Warehousing Examples
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)
1. Sorting
6S Checklist for Warehousing Examples 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)
2. Strengthen
6S Checklist for Warehousing Examples 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)
3. Shine
6S Checklist for Warehousing Examples 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)
4. Standardize
6S Checklist for Warehousing Examples 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)
5. Sustain
6S Checklist for Warehousing Examples 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)
6. Safety
6S Make sure that all the items in your checklist are marked to run an efficient Warehouse Management Process
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