This document provides an overview of the 5S methodology for workplace organization and standardization. It consists of 5 Japanese terms that begin with "S": Seiri (Organization), Seiton (Neatness), Seiso (Cleaning), Seiketsu (Standardization), and Shitsuke (Self-Discipline). Each term is defined in both dictionary and industrial contexts. Examples of typical activities for each "S" are also given, such as using color codes, designating storage areas, and establishing cleaning routines. The overall goal of 5S is to improve the work environment through establishing orderliness, cleanliness and standard processes.

2. Dr.K.Baranidharan
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3. 5’ S

4. 5S 4
Source: Takashi Osada “The 5S’s: Five Keys to a Total Quality
Environment” APO

5. 5S 5
What is 5S ?

6. 5S 6
1. Sei-ri (Organization)
2. Sei-ton (Neatness)
3. Sei-so (Cleaning)
4. Sei-ke-tsu (Standardization)
5. Shi-tsu-ke (Self-discipline)
5S ONCSS
5S stands for 5 initials of the
following Japanese words:
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7. 5S 7
5 Steps for improvement
KAIZEN
International 5S

8. 5S 8
Sei-ri
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Seiri

9. 5S 9
Dictionary definition:
To put things in order (or organize them)
according to a specific rule or principle.
Industrial definition:
To distinguish between necessary things
and unnecessary things, and getting rid
of what you do not need.
Seiri = Organization
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10. 5S 10
Why is my desk getting messy?

11. 5S 11
Solution
The Japan HR Association

12. 5S 12
Red tag movement

13. 5S 13
At the beginning of each month,
put a red tag on every item.
During the month, remove the red
tag when item is used.
At the end of the month, decide
whether the item with the tag is
necessary or not.
Red tag movement
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14. 5S 14
Wooden
Pallet

15. 5S 15
1. Classification management
(Necessary & unnecessary things)
2. Red tag movement
For unnecessary things, find
their true causes.
Key Words:
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16. 5S 16
1. Eliminate defects and breakage
2. Organize the warehouse
Before After
T. Sugiyama “The 5S Approach to Improvement” PHP, 1995
Typical Seiri Activities
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17. 5S 17
Sei-ri
Sei-ton
Sei-ton
2
Seiri Seiton

18. 5S 18
Dictionary definition:
Establishing a neat layout so that you can
always get just as much of what you need
when you need it.
Industrial definition:
It is a way of eliminating
search.
Seiton = Neatness
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19. 5S 19
Question
How long is your patience?
5 minutes? 2 minutes?? or 5 seconds???
When you ask someone to bring a
hammer, how long can you wait
without getting mad?

20. 5S 20
The Japan HR Association
30 Second Rule
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21. 5S 21
1.Design an efficient layout.
(Functional storage)
2.Eliminate search
(Less search)
Everything should have a name.
(A place for everything and everything in its place)
Reserved seats
Key Words:
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22. 5S 22
1. Stripes on files
2. First in, first out
3. Easy to read notices
Before After
Typical Seiton Activities
1
T. Sugiyama “The 5S Approach to Improvement” PHP, 1995

23. 5S 23
Posters of Seiri
Malaysia, AOTS Oman

24. 5S 24
Malaysia, AOTS Oman
Posters of Seiton

25. 5S 25
Sei-ri
Sei-ton
Sei-so
Sei-ton
3
Seiri Seiton Seiso

26. 5S 26
Definition:
Eliminating trash, filth, and
foreign matters for a cleaner
workplace. Cleaning as a form
of inspection.
Seiso = Cleaning

27. 5S 27
Keep things clean
(Caring attitude)
+ Inspection
Key Words:
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28. 5S 28
Sanitation engineers
Laundry
Dry cleaner
Janitor
Garbage collector
Pollution control operator
Clean-room designer
One-third (1/3) or one-fourth (1/4) of
the total investment amount is used
for cleanliness.
Cleanliness is a big business
today.
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29. 5S 29
1. Quick 5S drill
2. Sparkling clean campaign
3. Everybody is a janitor
Marugoto 5S Tenkai Daijiten, Nikkan-kogyo Shinbun, 1992
Broom
Mop
Dust pan
Typical Seiso Activities

30. 5S 30
Sei-ke-tsu

31. 5S 31
Sei-ri
Sei-ton
Sei-so
Sei-ke-tsu
Seiri Seiton Seiso Seiketsu
Sei-ton
Sei-ke-tsu
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32. 5S 32
Definition:
Keeping things organized, neat,
and clean, even in personal and
environment aspects.
Seiketsu = Standardization
SEIRI SEITON
SEISO
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33. 5S 33
Problem is something like ----.
What is “Problem” ?

34. 5S 34
Benjamin B. Tregoe
“The New Rational Manager” Princeton Research Press, Shin-
kanrisha no Handanryoku (Japanese Edition), 1985
Ideal State Current State
GAP
Charles H. Kepner

35. 5S 35
1. Define an ideal state
2. Standardize the solution
(5S standardization)
Documentation (ISO 9000)
Key
Words:
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36. 5S 36
Kathmandu, NEPAL

37. 5S 37
Streets in
Kathmandu

38. 5S 38
1. Make quality manual
2. Directional markings
3. Color-coded pipes
Before After
T. Sugiyama “The 5S Approach to Improvement” PHP, 1995
Typical Seiketsu Activities
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39. 5S 39
Sei-ri
Sei-ton
Sei-so
Sei-ke-tsu
Shi-tsu-ke
5
Sei-ton
Sei-ke-tsu
Seiri Seiton Seiso Seiketsu Shitsuke
Shi-tsu-ke

40. 5S 40
Definition:
Doing the right things as a matter
of course.
Shitsuke = Self-discipline

41. 5S 41
ATA Boiler Company
(at a suburb of Rio de Janeiro)

42. 5S 42
The Japan HR Association
Morning exercise

43. 5S 43
1. Habit formation
(Make it a habit)
2. Create a disciplined workplace
Key Words:
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44. 5S 44
1. Wear your safety shoes
2. Exercise time
3. No smoking at workplace
Typical Shitsuke Activities

45. 5S 45
5S in
Colombo

46. 5S 46
Nepal Thailand
Posters of 5S

47. 5S 47
Why not start 5S today?
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