2. 5’s Definition
• Over the years there has been thousands
of papers and books written about the
subject, in each of these articles a 5’s
definition will be presented.
• In each of these articles also, the
definition will vary slightly from author to
author
3. 5’s Definition cont.,
• 5’s improves visual management and
projects an impression of an empowered
work force and a well organised
management team. A clean work
environment can improve moral, quality,
reduce waste, increase productivity
4. The 5s’s
• Seiri – sort
• Seiton – set in order
• Seiso – shine
• Seiketsu – standardise
• Shitsuke - sustain
5. 1 Seiri - sort
• The first stage of the 5’s method
• This phase should identify and eliminate
things like, clutter, local hazards, broken
tools, poor or missing work instructions,
are workbenches the correct height,
waste, obsolete items/documents,
temporary repairs which need to be made
permanent
6. Seiri – sort (how)
• A popular tool is to ‘red tag’ and record
• Remove the obvious, litter, scrap, ect
• Identify items to be tagged i.e., tools,
products, parts, S.O.P’s, tins, boxes, ect
• Tag and record all items
• Evaluate the tagged items
• Set a time line with the 5’s team
• Document results
7. 2 Seiton – set in order
• The second stage of the 5’s method
• This phase should identify unsafe
conditions and waste reduction
opportunities i.e., reduced motion ( have
tools ect at hand ), ensure operators
movements are minimised, eliminate
excess WIP, ect
8. Seiton – set in order (how)
• Make some decisions?
• Principles of storing tools (shadow board,
tool trolley ect)
• Eliminate waste as much as possible,
operator motion, WIP ect
• Implement some visual controls
• Keep feedback clear to encourage
participation of all
9. 3 Seiso - shine
• The third stage of the 5’s method
• This phase generally reflects the level of
commitment, how? clean do you want the
environment…..
• Set the standard required, clean floors,
wipe down machinery, re-paint if required
10. Seiso – shine (how)
• When starting this phase ensure to capture
some data:-
• How long did it take to clean the area to the
standard required and how long will it take in the
future to maintain that standard
• Take photographs (before and after) to ensure
the standard does not get diluted with time
• Use visual management boards for clarity of
information, work detail, procedures/targets
11. 4 Seiketsu - standardise
• The fourth stage of the 5’s method
• This stage draws upon the previous work
done and work tasks are detailed
• SOP’s are clear and easy to understand
• Time is allocated to the 5’s methodology
• The MOST important factor during this
stage is that there is no single burden, as
5’s success is divided among all….
12. Seiketsu – standardise (how)
• Develop procedures to maintain standards
• Assign tasks and responsibilities
• Build the task lists (daily, weekly etc) and
keep records (use the visual management
board)
• Review the common purpose of 5’s and
emend SOP’s as and when required
13. 5 Shitsuke – sustain
• The fifth stage of the 5’s method
• This stage is the policing of 5’s. Make it an
habit of constantly reviewing procedures
and standards
• Note……. This is the stage is where
organisations fail, manage your time well
and make time for 5’s
14. Shitsuke – sustain (how)
• Allocate time for cleaning activities
• Support each other for the common goal
• Be visual with reports and procedures
• Be honest…. with yourself and your team
• 5’s for most is a huge culture change, so check,
support, encourage each other
• Audits…. the management tool to ensure
compliance and SUCCESS
