NewPaakkola stand for 6S
6S is a continuous improvement tool aimed at enhancing production efficiency. At NewPaakkola, the 6S project is advanced by engaging employees, organizing workstations one at a time, and conducting weekly safety inspections.
SAFETY = Safety is NewPaakkola’s number one priority. Efforts are made to ensure that work is organized safely, and workplace safety is continuously improved. NewPaakkola has its own quality and safety working group that develops activities with a long-term perspective.
SORT = Sort items one area at a time. At NewPaakkola, workstations are grouped, and each production employee has their own workstation. Sorting aims to remove unnecessary items from the workstation, leaving only what is needed.
SET IN ORDER = Keep only the necessary items and remove unnecessary ones from the workstations.
SHINE = Clean the workstations.
STANDARDIZE = Mark designated places for the tools and items needed at the workstations.
SUSTAIN = The observations from the weekly 6S safety inspections are reviewed in the employees’ weekly meetings.