Graphic Products Offers A Free Guide To 5S Standard Color Coding.

A 5S Standard Color Code Guide, showing the color coding system commonly used with 5S, is available free from Graphic Products, Inc. There are no published standards for 5S color coding, but as a result of common use a defacto standard has developed.

5S is a lean manufacturing technique that uses a five step process to reduce waste, and improve quality, productivity and safety by establishing a an organized and clean workplace. It sounds simple, but 5S is a powerful tool that brings significant results and requires a relatively low investment.

The fourth step in the 5S process is called "Standardize". It involves putting into place practices, procedures and tools that will make it easier to sustain the benefits that have been achieved through 5S. A key component is the use of a color coding system.

"Color coding is used because it clearly communicates organizational information faster than any other method." said Steve Hudgik, Internet Marketing Manager for Graphic Products. "Color coding makes it easier to identify work areas, equipment and material. With a color coding system tools can easily be returned to their proper storage location and incorrectly stored tools immediately identified. A standard color coding system improves efficiency and helps eliminate waste."

There is no organization that sets the standards for 5S. However, a color coding system has become a "standard" based on common use. This standard is documented in the Graphic Product’s 5S Standard Color Code Guide.

The Graphic Products 5S Standard Color Code Guide is available either laminated or unlaminated. It is suitable for use as a desk reference or a wall chart. It may be ordered online by going to their web site at:
http://www.graphicproducts.com/free-gifts/five-s-standard-colors.php, or Graphic Products at 1-800-788-5572. There is no charge for this guide.

Graphic Products has been a leading label printer and supplies dealer since 1970. They are the manufacturer of the DuraLabel Pro label printer and DuraLabel supplies. They also carry a wide variety of labelers made by other manufacturers. They stock label printer brands such as Brady, Kroy, Brother, K-Sun, Dymo and Varitronics. They also stock a complete selection of labeling supplies, including specialized supplies such as glow-in-the-dark labels, chemical resistant labels and low temperature labels. They even stock supplies for discontinued label printers. Graphic Products specializes in fast, same-day shipping to meet their customers’ just-in-time delivery requirements.

The Graphic Products' web site is located at: http://www.graphicproducts.com/