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Practical 5S Objectives

Seiri: ELIMINATION

Separating the useful from the useless: ELIMINATION
Sorting out and keeping only what is necessary for the environment through:

  • The elimination of the useless items
  • The selection of the items required for efficiency in the workplace

Objective: the implementation of useful tools for creating an effective work environment without bothersome and useless influences



Seiton: ORGANIZATION

Organizing items based on their use: Organization
Putting things in their proper place by:

  • Selecting the best place for each object
  • Selecting a method for the organization and identification of each object

Objective: Eliminating the need to look for objects



Seiso: CLEANING

Eliminating the sources of dirt and smudges: CLEANING
Efficient elimination of dirt by:

  • Identifying the sources of dirt and smudges at the time of each cleaning procedure
  • Implementing measures to eliminate the sources of dirt and smudges and ensure cleanliness with minimal effort

Objective: To keep things clean



Seiketsu: ORDER

Visually standardize better practices: STANDARDIZE
To implement effective organization by:

  • Identifying better practices
  • Simple procedures for these practices (visual assistance)
  • Communication and training for use

Objective: To observe proper practices



Shitsuke: SUSTAIN

To systematize compliance with better practices: OBSERVANCE
Ensuring compliance with established standards by:

  • Acquiring new habits
  • Options for continued self-determination regarding compliance with established rules
  • Information and processing of noted problems

Objective: To use the best practices and continuously improve them



Last Updated on Friday, 04 April 2008 11:21  

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