International Automotive Components

5S is a key component and foundational element of lean manufacturing and has been embraced and applied throughout IAC operations.

5S focuses on having visual order, organization, cleanliness and standardization. The principles underlying 5S at first appear to be simple, obvious and common sense; and they are, but without a formal 5S program, many businesses ignore these basic principles.

The 5S's are:

	●	Sort - keep what is needed and discard the rest
	●	Straighten - organize, identify and arrange those items that are needed
	●	Shine - clean and keep things in order
	●	Standardize - develop a systematic approach to maintain
	●	Sustain - developing the culture and discipline to maintain what has been accomplished

The video below exemplifies IAC's commitment to Lean Manufacturing and its core elements, such as 5S. Please take a moment to view the 5S transformational journey experienced by IAC's Dayton, Tennessee plant.