THE 5S METHOD

5S – Seiri ,Seiton,
Seiso, Seiketsu ,
Shitsuke
Lesson 5
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 THE 5S METHOD
1. Sort 2. Set In Order 3. Shine 4. Standardize 5. Sustain

The 5S system is a lean manufacturing tool that

improves workplace efficiency and eliminates waste.
By providing a systematic framework for organization
and cleanliness, 5S helps facilities avoid lost
productivity from delayed work or unplanned
downtime.
 5S was created in Japan, and the
original “S” terms were in Japanese,
so English translations for each of the
five steps may vary
 Seiri / SORT
(TIDINESS)

• Remove unnecessary items

from each area
SEIRI
• Separating the essential
from the inessential.
• Getting rid of all the
different things you no
longer need.
Seiton/Set in Order
(ORDERLINESS)

• Organize and identify

storage for efficient use
SEITON
• Setting and arranging items.
• There must be a place for
everything, and everything
in its place.
 Seiso/ Shine
(CLEANLINESS)

• Clean and inspect each

area regularly
SEISO
• Cleaning and maintaining the
workplace.
• Checking up
for some
malfunctions.
Seiketsu/ Standardize
(STANDARDIZATION)

• Incorporate 5S into
standard operating
procedures
SEIKETSU
• Maintaining
everything in
order and
according to its
standards.
 Shitsuke/ Sustain
(DISCIPLINE)

• Assign responsibility,
track progress, and
continue the cycle
SHITSUK
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• Having the self-discipline to
sustain what has been done
and not fall back to the
old, bad ways.
BENEFITS OF 5S
Better time usage
Less wasted space
Reduced injury rates
Reduced equipment downtime
Improved consistency and quality 
Heightened employee morale
ACTIVITY
Short Quiz
Direction
s
• Match the statements with its
corresponding Japanese 5s
term.
• 1 – 5.
• Answers only.
1. Arrangement and organization of
files for ergonomic purposes.
2. Segregation and disposal of files.
3. Conforming with standards and
ways of working.
4. Cleaning and checking the
workplace.
5. Continuous sustenance of sorting,
arrangement, and cleaning.
ANSWERS
1.Seiton
2.Seiri
3.Seiketsu
4.Seiso
5.Shitsuk
Thank you for listening!