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Discover how the 5S methodology improves orderliness, reduces setup time, ensures single-piece flow, balances production lines, enhances visual management, and supports preventive maintenance. Learn the steps of Seiri (Sort), Seiton (Set in Order), Seiso (Shine), Seiketsu (Standardize), and Shitsuki (Sustain) to maintain an optimized and disciplined work environment.
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5S Chapter 12
5S • The five Ss are activities that focus on creating orderliness in a facility. • 5S supports error proofing, setup time reduction, single piece flow, line-balancing, visual management, and preventive maintenance.
5S • Seiri • Sort or separate • Seiri refers to separating or sorting needed tools, parts, and instructions from unnecessary items.
5S • Seiton • Set in order • Simplify the arrangement • Seiton refers to setting things in order, creating optimal boundaries and locations for each item in a work area.
5S • Seiso • Shine • Sweep • Cleanliness • Seiso means that every day the work place should be cleaned, straightened up, and restored to order.
5S • Seiketsu • Standardize • Repeat seiri, seiton, and seiso at regular intervals • Seiketsu reminds people to conduct seiri, seiton, and seiso at frequent intervals in order to maintain the workplace in pristine condition.
5S • Shitsuki • Sustain • Self-discipline • Shitsuki refers to sustaining. This step focuses on ensuring that the organization has the discipline to sustain the habit of sorting, organizing, and cleaning.