5S
is defined as it is a structured approach to getting a workplace cleaned up,
organized, standardized, creating efficiency rather than waste, and sustaining
improvements made. It is called "5S" based on five Japanese words
starting with “s†that describe the five steps this involves- English
equivalent words are with it shown -
1. Sort (Seiri): All unnecessary items Removing from the
workplace
2. Set In
Order (Seiton): Creating a specific location for the everything
3. Shine (Seiso):
work area cleaning
4. Standardise
(Seiketsu): Standardise the best practice within the workplace
5. Sustain (Shitsuke): Never slip back into the old ways
5S
was first developed in Japan & It
was first officially introduced in the 1970’s in the Toyota motor company &
the concepts behind 5S began as far back as the 16th century. Venice
shipbuilders worked to streamline the assembly process. Using a methodology
quite similar to 5S, they managed to build ships in just hours rather than days
or weeks.
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