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Sort

Seiri

Set in Order
Seiton

Lean 5s
Shine
Seiso

Standardize
Seiketsu

Sustain
Shitsuke

How frustrating! Nothing can be found at a moment`s notice, paper work is piling up, files are all over the place. Work is inefficient, stressful and not very zen.

Ah! Much better.

SORT O.k where do we start? Let`s sort this area. What is really necessary to perform my job? All the rest must go.

SET IN ORDER Everything has a home. Visual management is a great strategy. ie: Items are color coded; trace the outline of the items where they`re meant to be.

SHINE Make everything pika pika or spic & span. Cleanliness in the office helps us to work well & impress clients. Very zen.

STANDARDIZE Do your best. Work harder. No long lasting results can be kept with this approach. Standards, checklists and guidelines are essential.

SUSTAIN Let`s celebrate a job well done! And...don`t stop. Routine is the momentum that keeps us going.

Lean 5s lays the foundation for success


The Essence of Japanese 5s
By Kozo Sakano An elderly gentleman Suddenly appeared And spoke to me In my office. He talked about The essence of kaizen. He revealed He had helped thousands of companies to grow Throughout his life. He unveiled 5s is essential to good kaizen. 5s brings about Zen state of mind 5s brings about Zen state of work environment, Giving beauty and dignity To all of us.

5s Poster Created by Process Improvement Japan 2011

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