How to implement

5S effectively in the
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 WHAT IS 5S?

5S is an orderly discipline applicable to any process

in life, even though they have been popularized from
a manufacturing background, and most of us tend
to relate accordingly. It is housekeeping or a
workplace organization method to ensure order and
cleanliness.

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 5S stands for:
1. Seiri (Sort) - Remove the unwanted, keep the wanted.
2. Seiton (Straighten) - Keep things in their designated places
for ease of reach whenever required.
3. Seiso (Shine) - Keep things clean or have no trash or waste
in the workplace.
4. Seiketsu (Standardize) - Maintain cleanliness.
5. Shitsuke (Sustain) - Commitment to continuing the above
four consistently.

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 1
Make work more accessible by eliminating
obstacles.
Reduce chances of being disturbed with
unnecessary items.
Prevent accumulation of unnecessary items.
Evaluate necessary items concerning cost or other
factors.
SEIRI Remove all parts or tools that are not in use.
(SORT) Segregate unwanted material from the workplace.
Have a fully skilled supervisor to check regularly.

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 Arrange all necessary items so that they
can be easily selected for use.
Prevent loss and waste of time by arranging
workstations so all tooling/equipment is
nearby.
2
Make it easy to find and pick up necessary
items. SEITON
Ensure a first-in-first-out basis.
Make workflow smooth and easy.
(STRAIGHTEN)
Place components according to their uses,
with the frequently used features nearest
the workplace.

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Clean your workplace daily thoroughly or set
cleaning frequency from time to time.
Use cleaning as inspection.
Prevent machinery and equipment deterioration.
Keep the workplace safe and easy to work in.
Keep workplace clean and pleasing to work in.
SEISO When in place, anyone unfamiliar with the
environment must be able to detect any
(SHINE) problems within 50 feet.

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 Standardize the best practices in the work
area.
Maintain high standards in workplace
4
organization at all times.
Everything is in its proper place.
Every process has a standard. SEIKETSU
Standardize color coding of usable items. (STANDARDIZE)

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 Not harmful to anyone.

5
It also translates as "do without being told."
Perform regular audits.
Training is a goal-oriented process. Its resulting
feedback is necessary monthly.
Self-discipline.
SHITSUKE To maintain proper order.
Ensure all defined standards are being
(SUSTAIN) implemented.
Follow the process, but also be open to
improvement.

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