10/3/2015

5S

Five S
by Prof. Jerome Alvarez

5S is a philosophy and a way of organizing and

managing the workspace.
The 5S is a technique used to establish and
maintain a quality environment in a company
by improving its organization.

5S

Seiri
Sort

Seiton
Set In Order /
Straighten/
Stabilize

Seiso
Shine/
Sweep

Seiketsu

Shitsuke

Standardize Sustain/
Self-Discipline

Based on Japanese words that begin with S, the 5S Philosophy focuses on

effective work place organization and standardized work procedures.
5S simplifies your work environment, reduces waste and non-value activity while
improving quality efficiency
and safety.

How can this tool benefit a

company?
Improves efficiency of workplace
Improves overall appearance of company
Improves self-organization

How can this tool benefit a

company?
The key impacts of 5S is upon workplace morale
and efficiency.
By ensuring everything has a place and everything is in
its place then time is not wasted looking for things
and it can be made immediately obvious when
something is missing.

The real power of this methodology is in deciding

what should be kept and where and how it
should be stored

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SEITON

SEIRI
In English Seiri stands
for Organization.
Sort
If parts are stored in
an organized manner,
employees will know
where to find them
when needed

In English Seiton
stands for
Neatness.
Set in Order
Neatness the study
of how fast you can
put items away and
retrieve them in time
of need.

SEISO
In English Seiso
means Cleaning.
Shine
This includes
everyone from the
head honcho to the
janitor.

SEIKETSU
In English Seiketsu means Standardization.

Additional Ss

SHITSUKE
In English Shitsuke
means Discipline.
Sustain
The discipline which
is desired is selfdiscipline. All
employees need this
to keep the five Ss
an on going
improvement plan.

Safety
Security
Satisfaction