5S
5S is a Lean Manufacturing housekeeping methodology to clean and organize the work place. 5S focuses on having visual order, organization, cleanliness and standardization. 5S is a determination to organize the work place, to keep it neat and clean, to maintain the discipline necessary to do a good job.
5-S is a process originally coming from Japan. We have created an English equivalent to the original Japanese 5-S words. 5S may be thought of as 4S + 1S with 4 components plus a commitment to sustain what was gained.
- Sort(Seiri) To remove what is not needed and keep what is needed.
- Straighten(Seiton) Place things in such a way that they can be easily reached whenever they are needed.
- Shine(Seiso) Keep things clean and polished; no trash or dirt in the workplace.
- Standardize(Seiketsu) Maintain cleanliness after cleaning - perpetual cleaning
- Sustain(Shitsuke) Commitment to inspire pride and adherence to standards established for the four components
Remove the wastes of waiting, looking for tools, creating variation etc. By eliminating the unnecessary, establishing a place for what remains, and cleaning up remaining equipment, tools, and storage devices, clutter is reduced and needed items are readily found.
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