2. What are the 5S...?
5S was developed in Japan and stands for the Japanese
word.
SEIRI (SORTING)
SEITON (SET)
SEISO (SHINING)
SEIKETSU (STANDARDIZE)
SHITSUKE (SUSTAIN)
3. SEIRI (SORTING)
"Sorting" means to sort through everything in each work area.
Removal of unnecessary items.
Make work easier by eliminating obstacles.
4. SEITON (SET)
Arrange all necessary items in order so that they can be easily
picked for use.
Prevent loss and waste of time.
Ensure first-come-first-service basis.
Make workflow smooth and easy.
5. SEISO (SHINING)
Use cleaning as inspection.
When a work area is clean machine operators should notice
malfunctions such as fluid leaks, vibration and breakages.
Keep workplace safe and easy to work.
6. SEIKETSU (STANDARIZE)
Develop a work structure, and written standards, that will support
the new practices and make them into habits.
With standards established everyone knows what they are supposed
to do, how they should be doing it, and when it needs to be done
Making people aware of the new standards, and helping them to
remember the new standards correctly, is commonly done using
labels, signs, posters and banners.
7. SHITSUKE (SUSTAIN)
A Commitment to Success.
On-going training and maintaining the established 5S standards.
Everyone, from upper management to the janitor should have 5S as a
part of their individual job performance goals.
Without management's visible commitment to 5S, it is difficult to get
lower level employees to fully commit to making 5S a success
managers should be involved in 5S through activities such as.