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The 5S process is a structured program to achieve total organization, cleanliness, and standardization in the workplace. It consists of five Japanese words that start with S: Seiri (tidiness), Seiton (orderliness), Seiso (cleanliness), Seiketsu (standardization), and Shitsuke (discipline). Seiri refers to throwing away all unwanted materials. Seiton is putting everything in an assigned place for quick retrieval and storage. Seiso says everyone is responsible for cleaning, while Seiketsu defines cleanliness standards. Shitsuke denotes commitment to maintaining order through practicing the first 4S as a way of life. A well-organized workplace following 5S results in improved safety, efficiency,

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5's CHECKLIST

The 5S process is a structured program to achieve total organization, cleanliness, and standardization in the workplace. It consists of five Japanese words that start with S: Seiri (tidiness), Seiton (orderliness), Seiso (cleanliness), Seiketsu (standardization), and Shitsuke (discipline). Seiri refers to throwing away all unwanted materials. Seiton is putting everything in an assigned place for quick retrieval and storage. Seiso says everyone is responsible for cleaning, while Seiketsu defines cleanliness standards. Shitsuke denotes commitment to maintaining order through practicing the first 4S as a way of life. A well-organized workplace following 5S results in improved safety, efficiency,

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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 theirresponsibilities.

5S" was invented in Japan, and stands for five (5) Japanese words that start with the letter 'S': Seiri,
Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu, and Shitsuke.  Table 1 shows what these individual words mean. An equivalent
set of five 'S' words in English have likewise been adopted by many, to preserve the "5S" acronym in
English usage. These are: Sort, Set(in place), Shine, Standardize, and Sustain.  Some purists do not
agree with these English words -
they argue that these words have lost the essence of the original 5 Japanese words.
                                         

Table 1. 5S Definitions
Japanese Term English Equivalent Meaning in Japanese Context
Throw away all rubbish and
Seiri Tidiness unrelated materials in the
workplace
Set everything in proper place for
Seiton Orderliness
quick retrieval and storage
Clean the workplace; everyone
Seiso Cleanliness
should be a janitor
Standardize the way of
Seiketsu Standardization
maintaining cleanliness
Practice 'Five S' daily - make it a
Shitsuke Discipline way of life; this also means
'commitment'

Seiri
       
The first step of the "5S" process, seiri, refers to the act of throwing away all unwanted, unnecessary,
and unrelated materials in the workplace.  People involved in Seiri must not feel sorry about having to
throw away things. The idea is to ensure that everything left in the workplace is related to work. Even the
number of necessary items in the workplace must be kept to its absolute minimum. Because of seiri,
simplification of tasks, effective use of space, and careful purchase of items follow.
      
Seiton
       
Seiton, or orderliness, is all about efficiency.  This step consists of putting everything in an assigned
place so that it can be accessed or retrieved quickly, as well as returned in that same place quickly.  If
everyone has quick access to an item or materials, work flow becomes efficient, and the worker becomes
productive.  The correct place, position, or holder for every tool, item, or material must be chosen
carefully in relation to how the work will be performed and who will use them.  Every single item must be
allocated its own place for safekeeping, and each location must be labeled for easy identification of what
it's for. 
  

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.
  
Seiketsu
        
The fourth step of "5S", or seiketsu, more or less translates to 'standardized clean-up'. It consists of
defining the standards by which personnel must measure and maintain 'cleanliness'.  Seiketsu
encompasses both personal and environmental cleanliness. Personnel must therefore practice 'seiketsu'
starting with their personal tidiness. Visual management is an important ingredient of seiketsu.  Color-
coding and standardized coloration of surroundings are used
for easier visual identification of anomalies in the surroundings. Personnel are trained to detect
abnormalities using their five senses and to correct such abnormalities immediately.
    
Shitsuke
        
The last step of "5S", Shitsuke, means 'Discipline.' It denotes commitment to maintain orderliness and to
practice the first 4 S as a way of life.  The emphasis of shitsuke is elimination of bad habits and constant
practice of good ones.  Once true shitsuke is achieved, personnel voluntarily observe cleanliness and
orderliness at all times, without having to be reminded by management.

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