The 5S is the name of a workplace method that uses a list of five Japanese words to

describe how to clear, organize, and maintain the workplace for efficiency and effectiveness by
identifying, storing, and maintaining the item used, maintaining the physical space and items,
and sustaining the arrangement.

SEITON
Seiton reiterate the words “systematic arrangement”, “set in order”, “straighten”, and
“streamline”. It helps the workers to arrange necessary items to be easily found and selected
for use. Also, by adopting Seiton, losing important things can be prevented. This concept is
generally related to neatness where wasted time in searching can be avoided. This step consists
of putting everything in an assigned place quickly. If everyone has quick access to an item or
materials, work flow become efficient, and the worker become productive.

SEIRI
The word is translated to “sort”. It call for workers to remove unnecessary item and
dispose of them appropriately. This makes the work easier to be performed by eliminating
obstacles, reducing the likelihood of being disturbed with unnecessary items and it also
prevents the accumulation of unnecessary items. People involve in Seiri must not feel sorry
about having to throw away things. When sorting the itmes, it is necessary to evaluate either
the items are needed or not. This term is often related to organization and encourage
optimizing the arrangement of parts and materials so that this better design will improve
workplace efficiency.

SEISO
Seiso, the third step in "5S", says that 'everyone is a janitor.' Seiso consists of cleaning
up the workplace and giving it a 'shine'. Cleaning must be done by everyone in the
organization, from operators to managers. It would be a good idea to have every area of the
workplace assigned to a person or group of persons for cleaning. No area should be left
uncleaned. Everyone should see the 'workplace' through the eyes of a visitor - always thinking if
it is clean enough to make a good impression.
Seiso (clean) implies keeping things clean and polished in the workplace. This is translated to
“shine,” “sweep,” “sanitize,” or “scrub.” It can also be explained as “cleaning.” This S admonishes
cleaning the workplace completely and keeping it so. Seiso will help to prevent machinery and
equipment from deteriorating, keep the workplace clean and safe, while making the entire work
environment easy to work in.
SEIKETSU
- Standardization
- To maintain high standards of workplace organization and housekeeping
- Standards should be clear, communicated, and enforced for the design, storage and operation
of the work place.
-Eliminating variability and unpredictability
-Color-coding and standardized coloration of surroundings are used for easier visual
identification of anomalies in the surroundings. Personnel are trained to defect abnormalities
using the five senses and to correct such abnormalities immediately.

SHITSUKE
Shitsuke is the fifth and final step of the Lean 5S method. It means "sustain" or
"sustained discipline". It is a Japanese word that carries a wealth of cultural meaning, discipline
and training imposed upon a person. The final step of 5S is certainly the most challenging:
remaining disciplined enough to sustain the positive changes made in the first steps. It is critical
that the new system be maintained or the efforts and costs put into developing the new system
will be pointless. By putting a formal system in place that includes regular training and
communication, employees will be able to comfortably conform to the company’s 5S
procedures.
 THE 5S
(Group 1)

Cinto, Shaimer Alfonso, Queen

Camar, Sedic Bacero, Mae Ciel Katherine
Mojica, Allyzia Nicole Alvarez, Faye