5S method
Submitted by azaquar on Wed, 18/05/2011 - 11:26
What is the 5S?
The 5S method is one of the methods used Japanese for continuous improvement. It is an essential preliminary to any proposed improvement.
The 5S method focuses on cleanliness and good organization of work. It can be applied in the factory in the offices.
Principles of the 5S
5S's name comes from the first letter of five Japanese words: seiri, seiton, seiso, seiketsu and shitsuke.
| Japanese word | Translation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
|
Seiri |
Sorting |
To distinguish between necessary and unnecessary that it should get rid of. |
|
Seiton |
Straightening |
Put everything in a specific location so that you can immediately taking into account the frequency of use of each item. |
|
Seiso |
Cleaning |
Eliminate waste, dirt, foreign matter so that everything is clean. |
|
Seiketsu |
Standardizing |
Ensure, ever, removal of useless things, storage and cleaning. |
|
Shitsuke |
Rigor |
Acquire or be capable of doing things as they must be made. |
5S practice reflects the desire to rid the workplace of the useless clutter that, to ensure that it remains tidy, to clean, to keep order and establish the necessary rigor for do a good job.