What is “5 S”

• 5S is a systematic approach of five steps to

create a conducive work environment
• It creates sound foundation for continuous
improvement and manufacturing excellence
• It can be adopted by every individual at
work place, office or home to make
improvement
 5S
• SEIRI SORTING
• SEITION SYSTEMATISING
• SEISCO SANITIZING
• SEIKETSU STANDARDISING
• SHITSUKU SELF DISCIPLINE
 SEIRI SORTING
• Getting rid of all unnecessary objects like
- Defective parts, outdated tools and
tackles
- Empty containers, waste wires etc
- Outdated files, posters, books etc
- Excess quantity of items
• Identify the places where these
accumulate
 SEITION SYSTEMATISING
• Organize the necessary things so that they
can be found easily and avoid time and
energy in searching them
• How to do it?
- Give Name/label
- Assigned place of storage
- Visual system to ensure right storage and
retrieval
 SEISCO SANITIZING
• Conduct a clean up campaign like dusting,
washing, polishing etc
• Disinfecting the place to keep in in
hygienic condition
• Keep the place in shining and healthy
condition
 SEIKETSU STANDARDISING
• Make standards for keeping right things at
right place in a clean and hygienic
condition
• Regular monitoring by a team can be a
part of this standard
 SHITSUKU SELF DISCIPLINE
• Make a habit of adhering to the
established standards and procedures
• Inspires others to follow
 Benefits of implementing 5S
• Workplace becomes clean and organized
• Shop floor and office operations become
easier and safer
• Time lost in unnecessary searching is
avoided
• Enhancement of dept’l image and morale
of employees
• Quality of workplace and home become
better