5+1 S Methodology
5S is short for: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain.
5S + Safety.... represents 5 disciplines for maintaining a visual workplace with Safety.
5S was popularized by Taiichi Ohno, Toyota engineer who is also known as the Father of 5S.
Seiri (Sort) – Keep the essentials and eliminating the unnecessary items.
Seiton (Set in order) – Allot a place for each item and keep them in place. Keep it organized.
Seiso (Sweep/Shine) – Clean the workspace. Keep it clean and tidy.
Seiketsu (Standardize) – Establish standard as in identical workplace areas for all.
Shitsuke (Sustain) – Maintain and review the implemented process. Keep it safe.
The key benefits of implementing 5S in a workplace are:
∙ Increased productivity
∙ Reduced waste
∙ Better maintenance
∙ Lessened down-time
∙ Increased safety
∙ Increased efficiency
∙ Increase in the workplace morale and customer satisfaction
2. 6S Methodology
• The 6S method is a system that aims to
promote and sustain high levels of
productivity, save cost, reduce waste and
safety throughout an organization.
• This system builds on the 5S method, which is
a continuous improvement methodology used
in manufacturing.
• Lean Manufacturing Tools
3. History of 5S
• The "5s" methodology was developed in
Japan in order to improve the work
efficiency, effectiveness and safety.
• 5S was popularized by Taiichi Ohno, Toyota
engineer who is also known as the Father of
5S.
• The 5S origin comes from the Toyota 's
Production System which was developed by
Tahichi Ohno during the 60s in Japan.
4. 5S Terminology
• Its five S come from five Japanese words
S No. Japanese English
1 S Seiri Sorting
2 S Seiton Set In Order
3 S Seiso Shine
4 S Sieketsu Standardize
5 S Shitsuke Sustain
5. 1S: Seiri - Sort
• Focuses on eliminating unnecessary items
from the workplace
• Categorize equipment, furniture, tool in your
working place into the following 3 categories
1. Necessary
• 2. Unnecessary (Red Tag)
• 3. May not necessary now.
• Sort through materials, keeping only the
essential items needed to complete tasks.
6. Sort: Tagging
Materials which have required
at work place.
Materials which have less required
at work place, for future uses.
Materials which don’t have required
at work place, need to disposed.
7. 2S: Seiton – Set In Order
• Ensure that all items are organized and each
item has a designated place.
• Organize all the items left in the workplace in
a logical way so they make tasks easier for
workers to complete.
8. 3S: Seiso - Shine
• Proactive efforts to keep workplace areas
clean and orderly to ensure purpose-driven
work.
• It can involve routine tasks such as mopping,
dusting, etc. or performing maintenance on
machinery, tools, and other equipment.
9. 4S: Seiketsu - Standardize
• Create a set of standards for both organization
and processes.
• In essence, this is where you take the first
three S's and make rules for how and when
these tasks will be performed.
• These standards can involve schedules, charts,
lists, etc.
10. 5S: Shitsuke - Sustain
• Sustain new practices and conduct audits to
maintain discipline.
• This means the previous four S's must be
continued over time.
11. 5S Checklist
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12. 6S: Safety
• The condition of being protected from injury,
danger, risk & accident.
• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) should
be use for safety, are Helmet, Hand Gloves,
Safety Shoes, Ear-Plugs, Mask etc.
• Identified & action should be taken to
eliminate the unsafe conditions & unsafe act.