The Japanese Five

“S” Process
A Supplement to Quality Tool
The 5 “S” Process does not mean
only cleanliness, it means much
more than only cleanliness
It means cleanliness, tidiness,
discipline and much more……
The Five “S”
The 5S Process, or simply "5S", is a structured program
to systematically achieve total organization, cleanliness,
and standardization in the workplace. A well-organized
workplace results in a safer, more efficient, and more
productive operation.  It boosts the morale of the
workers, promoting a sense of pride in their work and
ownership of their responsibilities
The Five “S”
• "5S" was invented in Japan, and stands for five (5)
Japanese words that start with the letter 'S': Seiri, Seiton,
Seiso, Seiketsu, and Shitsuke

• These are foundational to Kaizen (continuous

improvement) and a manufacturing strategy based "Lean
Manufacturing" (waste removing) concepts.

• 5S is one of the activities that will help ensure our

company’s survival.
The concept of good housekeeping has
been with Japanese for a very long time.
At home and school, children are
disciplined to adhere to good
housekeeping
 FIVE ‘S’

5. Seiri ( 整理 ) – Sorting
SHITSU
KE Seiton ( 整頓 ) – Straighten or set in

4. 1. SEIRI order
SEIKETS
Elimination
U Seiso ( 清掃 ) – Sweeping or cleaning
Waste

Seiketsu ( 清潔 ) – Standardizing

3. 2.
SEI SEIT
Shitsuke ( 躾 )– Sustaining the
SO ON discipline
The Five “S”
Japanese English
Meaning in Japanese Context
Meaning
Term Equivalent

Throw away all rubbish and unrelated

Seiri Sort Tidiness
materials in the workplace

Set everything in proper place for

Seiton Set Orderliness
quick retrieval and storage

Clean the workplace; everyone should

Seiso Shine Cleanliness
be a janitor

Standardize the way of maintaining

Seiketsu Standardize Standardization
cleanliness

Practice 'Five S' daily - make it a way

Shitsuke Sustain Discipline
of life; this also means 'commitment'
 Some 5S Examples

After 5S - Cleaned, organized and

drawers labeled (less time and
frustration hunting)
Before 5S
5S Examples - Sort, Set in Order

See the difference?

1. Sort - All unneeded tools, parts and supplies are removed from the area
2. Set in Order - A place for everything and everything is in its place
 5S Examples - Shine

3. Shine - The area is cleaned as the work is performed (best) and\or there
is a routine to keep the work area clean.
 5S Examples - Standardize

4. Standardize - Cleaning and identification methods are consistently

applied

Departments have weekly 5S tours

Every job has duties that use Sort, Set in Order and Shine
We all have common duties to do our part to keep all areas of the plant
in shape - breakroom, restrooms, locker area, parking lot, etc
 5S Examples - Sustain
5. Sustain - 5S is a habit and is continually improved
5S is a simple concept with powerful results.
You will get additional information on 5S so that you will be well
equipped.
Our experience is that the more we do 5S the better the work environment
becomes: cleaner, safer, more organized, the work is easier, less confusion
and less stress.
Use the 5S (work\home\play) - The more you use it the easier it becomes
and life just gets better and better.
The Good, Bad and the Ugly
First the Bad and the Ugly - Life Without 5S
The Good
What’s an example?
What’s an example?
What’s an example?
Before After
What’s an example?
 IMPLEMENTING “5S”
“Implementation of 5S through PDCA cycle”
 Organize the program committee (PLAN)
 Develop a plan for each ‘S’ (PLAN)
 Publicly announcement the start of the program (DO)
 Provide training & education to employees (DO)
 Select a day & everybody cleanups his/ her working area (DO)
 Select a day & everybody organizes his/ her workplace (DO)
 Evaluate the results of 5S (CHECK)
 Self-Examination & take corrected actions (ACTION)
Role of top management in 5 “S”
implementation

• Play the role of mentor

• Initiate the 5S programme
• Provide resources
• Appreciate the efforts
Role of middle and line management in
5 “S” implantation

• Play the role of facilitator

• Take initiative in his area of work
• Train the people in 5S
• Give the feedback
Role of employees in 5 “S”
implementation

• Participate actively.
• Give suggestions.
• Respect the opinion of others.
• Be a good team player, and
• Maintain discipline
 Why 5S?
First and foremost: Safety

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 Why 5S?
Secondly it helps identify and eliminate waste:

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 Why 5S?
Third, it is HIGH IMPACT & LOW COST

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 Why 5S?
Fourth, it involves everyone in the organization

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 Why 5S?
Last and most important – it is a key to Kaizen

If you can’t do 5S, you can’t do Lean! Kaanban! Kaizen!

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 Presented By

Shihab

Thank you