TOPIC:
5S
By:
Barindervir Singh Grewal
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INDEX:
TOPIC Page no.
What is five 5S? 3
What are 5S? 4-6
1S- Sorting 7-9
2S- Stabilize 10-12
3S- Shine 13-15
4S- Standardize 16-17
5S- Sustain 18
Benefits of 5S 19
Sixth phase of 5S 20
What is Five S?
A Five S program is usually a part of, and the
key component of establishing a Visual
Workplace and a part of KAIZEN.
5S is a methodology for organizing, cleaning,
developing, and sustaining a productive work
environment.
The principles underlying a Five S program
at first appear to be simple and they are. But
until the advent of Five S programs many
businesses ignored these basic principles.
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What are the Five S's?
•Seiri - the first step in making things
cleaned up and organized.
•Seiton- organize, identify and arrange
everything in a work area.
•Seiso - regular cleaning and maintenance .
•Seiketsu - make it easy to maintain -
simplify and standardize .
•Shitsuke-maintaining what has been
accomplished.
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Japanese Term English Equivalent Meaning in Japanese Context
Throw away all rubbish and unrelated
Seiri Tidiness(Sort)
materials in the workplace
Set everything in proper place for quick
Seiton Orderliness(Stabilize)
retrieval and storage
Clean the workplace; everyone should be a
Seiso Cleanliness(Shine)
janitor
Seiketsu Standardization Standardize the way of working
Practice 'Five S' daily - make it a way of life;
Shitsuke Sustain
this also means 'commitment'
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SORTING (Seiri)
Seiri means removing unwanted
tools and keeping only necessary
items.
Go through all the items in the
workplace.
Keep all necessary items at one place.
All unnecessary items are stored or
discarded.
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After -
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Benefits of Seiri/Sorting
• Fewer hazards
• Less clutter to interfere with productive
work
• Simplification of tasks
• Effective use of space
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STABILIZE (Seiton)
There should be a place for everything
and everything should be in its place.
The place for each item should be clearly labelled
or demarcated.
Items should be arranged in a manner that
promotes efficient work flow.
Each tool, part, supply, piece of equipment, etc.
should be kept close to where it will be used. 10
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The Benefits of Seiton/Stabilize
• Good and efficient workflow
• Things can be found easily
• Simplification of task and less
frustration
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SHINE (Seiso)
The workplace should be kept tidy.
At the end of each shift, clean the work area
and be sure everything is restored to its place.
A key point is that maintaining cleanliness
should be part of the daily work - not an
occasional activity initiated when things get too
messy.
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Benefits of Seiso/Cleanliness
• A good impression
• Better health
• A better quality of life
• Improved self-esteem
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STANDARDIZING (Seiketsu)
Work practices should be consistent and
standardized.
Everyone should know exactly what his
or her responsibilities are for adhering to
the first 3 S's.
Introduction of the methods to
maintain standard.
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SUSTAIN (Shitsuke)
Once the previous 4 S's have been
established, they become the new way to
operate.
Maintain focus on this new way and do
not allow a gradual decline back to the old
ways.
While thinking about the new way, also
be thinking about yet better ways.
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General benefits of 5S
• Less spending on replacing lost or damaged items
• Less stress
• Greater self-esteem
• More space
• Greater efficiency in achieving goals
• Greater readiness for new tasks
• Fewer hazards 19
Sixth phase of 5S
A sixth phase, "Safety", is sometimes
added in five S.
It is reasonable to assume that a properly
planned and executed 5S program will
inherently improve workplace safety.
But some argue that explicitly including
this sixth S ensures that workplace safety is
given consideration.
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To conclude ….
It is important to have continuous education
about maintaining standards.
When there are changes that affect the 5S
program such as new equipment, new products
or new work rules, it is essential to make
changes in the standards and provide training.
Companies embracing 5S often use posters
and signs as a way of educating employees and
maintaining standards.
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