5S is a system to reduce waste and optimize productivity through maintaining an orderly workplace and using visual cues to achieve more consistent operational results. Implementation of this method "cleans up" and organizes the workplace basically in its existing configuration, and it is typically the first lean method which organizations implement. The 5S pillars, Sort (Seiri), Set in Order (Seiton), Shine (Seiso), Standardize (Seiketsu), and Sustain (Shitsuke), provide a methodology for organizing, cleaning, developing, and sustaining a productive work environment. In the daily work of a company, routines that maintain organization and orderliness are essential to a smooth and efficient flow of activities. This lean method encourages workers to improve their working conditions and helps them to learn to reduce waste, unplanned downtime, and in-process inventory.

1. Visual Workplace
Thilanka Hettiarachchi
PgDMM (UOC) B.Sc. (SUSL)

2. Aren’t you frustrated in your
workplace?

3. You can Work together and do something with big
positive attitude?
But, you still need something to make your ideas realistic
You need tools !

4. There are useful tools

5. What is 5S?
 Developed by the Japanese
 Housekeeping System
 Helps Create a Better Working
Environment and a Consistently High
Quality Process
Move from a cluttered and disorganised work
place to ...
... to a more organised one
5S’s
It is for improvement of working environment

6. Seiri
Seiton
Seiso
Seiketsu
Shitsuke
Sort
Set
Shine
Standardising
Sustaining
Clear unwanted
items
Organise and
arrange
Clean and shine
Establish ideal
state
Audit and check

7. A Work Place Before Picture

8. 01. SEIRI ( Sort )
Focuses on eliminating unnecessary items from the
workplace
Categorize equipment, furniture, tool in your working
place into the following 3 categories
Necessary
Unnecessary
May not necessary

9. 01. SEIRI ( Sort )
Sorting activities :

10. After 1st Step ( Sort )

11. After 1st Step ( Sort )

12. 02. SEITON ( Set )
“Set” is based on finding efficient and effective
storage of necessary items
Apply “Can see, Can take out, and Can return”
philosophy
This will save time and energy to look for something

13. 02. SEITON ( Set )
Setting activities :

14. Maintenance Workshop - Alumex
02. SEITON ( Set )

15. After 2nd Step ( Setting )

16. After 2nd Step ( Setting )

17.  Cleaning up one’s workplace daily so
that there is no dust on floors, machines
or equipment.
 It will create ownership and build pride
in the employee
03. SEISO ( Shine )

18. Clean floor, windows and walls.
Clean and Maintain office automation
machines, medical equipment and tools, office
furniture
Develop and follow regular cleaning and
Maintenance schedule
03. SEISO ( Shine )
Shining activities :

19. Extrusion plant - Log Shear
After 3rd Step ( Shining )

20. After 3rd Step ( Shining )

21. After 3rd Step ( Shining )

22. 04. SEIKETSU ( Standardize )
 Maintain an environment where S1 to S3
are implemented in the same manner
throughout the organization
 Give opportunities to employees to take
active part in the development of these
standards.

23. 04. SEIKETSU ( Standardize )
Standardizing activities :
Generate a maintenance system for the first three
Develop procedures, schedules, practices
Continue to assess the use and disposal of items
Regularly audit using check-lists and measures of
housekeeping
Real challenge is to keep it clean

24. Developed mechanism to standardize S1-S3 implementation for continuation
04. SEIKETSU ( Standardize )

25. After 4th Step ( Standardizing )

26. After 4th Step ( Standardizing )

27. Maintain S1-S4 through discipline,
commitment and empowerment
It focuses on defining a new mindset
and a standard in workplace
05. SEIKETSU ( Sustainability )

28. 05. SEIKETSU ( Sustainability )
 Measure improvement with proper periodical
monitoring
 Regular progress reporting
Refresher training
Periodical evaluation of 5S activities with
proper advices for continuation and further
improvements
 Appreciation, recognition and awarding
on good 5S activities

29. After 5th Step ( Sustainability )

30.  The workplace gets cleaned up and better organized
 Creates Workplace Ownership
 office operations become easier and safer
 Results are visible to everyone - insiders and outsiders
 People are naturally disciplined
 People take pride in their clean and organized workplace
 As a result the company’s good image generates more better
Advantages of 5S . . .
 A clean and tidy workplace leads to greater well being and increased
motivation

31. Thank You