There are five 5S phases. They can be translated from the Japanese as "sort", "set in order", "shine", "standardize", and "sustain". Other translations are possible.

1. 5S
METHODOLOGY

2. 5S was developed in Japan and was identified as one of the
techniques that enabled Just In Time manufacturing.
5S is a system for organizing spaces so work can be performed
efficiently, effectively and safely.
This system focuses on putting everything where it belongs and
keeping the workplace clean, which makes it easier for people to do
their jobs without wasting time or risking injury.
5S is a structured program to systematically achieve total
organization, cleanliness and standardization in the workplace
OVERVIEW

3. 5S Methodology
SEIRI
(SORT)
SEITON
(SET IN ORDER)
SEISO
(SHINE)
SEIKETSU
(STANDARDIZATION)
SHITSUKE
(SUSTAIN)

4. SEIRI (SORT)
Classify all equipment and materials by
frequency of use.
Eliminate all unnecessary tools, parts,
and instructions.
Keep all essential items and eliminate
what is not required.
Prioritizing things per requirements and
keeping them in easily-accessible
places.

5. SEITON (SET IN ORDER)
There should be a place for everything and
everything should be in its place.
The place for each item should be clearly
labelled or demarcated.
Items should be arranged in a manner that
promotes efficient work flow.
Assign fixed places and fixed quantity.

6. SEISO (SHINE)
Clean the workspace and all equipment, and
keep it clean, tidy and organized.
At the end of each shift, clean the work area
and be sure everything is restored to its
place.
Maintaining cleanliness should be the part of
the daily work.
Keep tools and equipment clean and in top
condition, ready for use at any time.

7. SEIKETSU (STANDARDIZATION)
Standardization of best practices through ‘visual
management’.
Make abnormalities visual to management.
Keep each area consistent with one another.
Standards make it easy to move worker into different
areas.
Use photos and visual controls to help keep
everything as it should be.
Review the status of 5S implementation regularly
using audit checklist.

8. SHITSUKE (SUSTAIN)
Ensure that the 5S approach is followed.
Establish and maintain responsibilities .
Everyone sticks to the rules and make it a habit.
Participation of everyone in developing good habits.
Regular audits and reviews.
Get to root cause of issues.

9. Benefits of 5S
Improve organizational efficiency.
Reduces waste in all forms.
Cuts down employee frustration when the ‘system doesn’t work’.
Improves speed and quality of work performance.
Improves safety.
Creates a visual attractive environment.

10. CONCLUSION
The 5S practices is a well-recognized methodology used for
improving the work environment.
It is found to be key to quality and productivity.
The 5S approach helps everyone in the organisation to live
a better life.