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Source: Takashi Osada “The 5S’s: Five Keys to a Total Quality Environment” APO, 1991.

5S KAIZEN

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5S KAIZEN

What is 5S5S

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1. Sei-ri (Organization)2. Sei-ton (Neatness)3. Sei-so (Cleaning)4. Sei-ke-tsu (Standardization)5. Shi-tsu-ke (Self-discipline)

5S ONCSS

5S stands for 5 initials of the following Japanese words:

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5 Steps for improvement

KAIZEN

International 5S

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Sei-riSei-ri1

Seiri

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Dictionary definition:To put things in order (or organize them) according to a specific rule or principle.

Industrial definition:To distinguish between necessary things and unnecessary things, and getting rid of what you do not need.

Seiri = Organization

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Why is my desk getting messy?Why is my desk getting messy?

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Solution

The Japan HR Association

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Red tagRed tag movementmovement

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At the beginning of each month, put a red tag on every item.

During the month, remove the red tag when item is used.

At the end of the month, decide whether the item with the tag is necessary or not.

Red tag movement

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Wooden Pallet

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1. Classification management (Necessary & unnecessary things)

2. Red tag movement

For unnecessary things, find their true causes.

Key Words:

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1. Eliminate defects and breakage

2. Organize the warehouse

Before AfterT. Sugiyama “The 5S Approach to Improvement” PHP, 1995

Typical Seiri Activities

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Sei-riSei-tonSei-riSei-ton

2Seiri Seiton

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Dictionary definition:Establishing a neat layout so that you can always get just as much of what you need when you need it.

Industrial definition:It is a way of eliminating search.

Seiton = Neatness

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Question

How long is your patience?

5 minutes? 2 minutes?? or 5 seconds???

When you ask someone to bring a hammer, how long can you wait wit

hout getting mad?

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Tool Box

30 Second Rule

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K.P.Shrestha (Nepal)

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The Japan HR Association

30 Second Rule

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30 Second Rule

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1.Design an efficient layout. (Functional storage)

2.Eliminate search (Less search)

Everything should have a name.(A place for everything and everything in its place)

Reserved seats

Key Words:

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1. Stripes on files2. First in, first out3. Easy to read notices

Before After

Typical Seiton Activities

1T. Sugiyama “The 5S Approach to Improvement” PHP, 1995

5S 22Posters of Seiri

Malaysia, AOTS Oman

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Malaysia, AOTS Oman

Posters of Seiton

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Sei-riSei-tonSei-soSei-riSei-tonSei-so

3Seiri Seiton Seiso

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Definition:Eliminating trash, filth, and foreign matters for a cleaner workplace. Cleaning as a form of inspection.

Seiso = Cleaning

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Keep things clean

(Caring attitude)

+ Inspection

Key Words:

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Sanitation engineersLaundryDry cleanerJanitorGarbage collectorPollution control operatorClean-room designer

One-third (1/3) or one-fourth (1/4) of the total investment amount is used for cleanliness.

Cleanliness is a big business today.

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1. Quick 5S drill2. Sparkling clean campaign3. Everybody is a janitor

Marugoto 5S Tenkai Daijiten, Nikkan-kogyo Shinbun, 1992

Broom

Mop

Dust pan

Typical Seiso Activities

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Sei-ke-tsu

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Sei-riSei-tonSei-soSei-ke-tsu

Seiri Seiton Seiso Seiketsu

Sei-riSei-tonSei-soSei-ke-tsu4

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Definition:Keeping things organized, neat, and clean, even in personal and environment aspects.

Seiketsu = Standardization

SEIRI SEITON

SEISO

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Problem is something like ----.

What is “Problem” ?

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Benjamin B. Tregoe“The New Rational Manager” Princeton Research Press, Shin-kanrisha no Handanryoku (Japanese Edition), 1985

Ideal State Current State

GAP

Charles H. Kepner

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1. Define an ideal state

2. Standardize the solution (5S standardization)

Documentation (ISO 9000)

Key Words:

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Kathmandu, NEPAL

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Streets in KatStreets in Kathmanduhmandu

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1. Make quality manual2. Directional markings3. Color-coded pipes

Before AfterT. Sugiyama “The 5S Approach to Improvement” PHP, 1995

Typical Seiketsu Activities

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Sei-riSei-tonSei-soSei-ke-tsuShi-tsu-ke

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Sei-riSei-tonSei-soSei-ke-tsuSeiri Seiton Seiso Seiketsu Shitsuke

Shi-tsu-ke

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Definition:Doing the right things as a matter of course.

Shitsuke = Self-discipline

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ATA Boiler Company(at a suburb of Rio de Janeiro)

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The Japan HR Association

Morning exercise

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1. Habit formation (Make it a habit)

2. Create a disciplined workplace

Key Words:

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1. Wear your safety shoes2. Exercise time3. No smoking at workplace

Typical Shitsuke Activities

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5S in Colombo

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Exercise

• Establish a clean-up time every day.

• Eliminate oil leakage.

• Make a reserved seat for each tool.

• Paint yellow lines at workplace.

• Wear safety badge this week.

SEIRI SEITON SEISO SEIKETSU SHITSUKE

SEISO

SEIRI

SEITON

SEIKETSU

SHITSUKE

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Exercise

• Remove expired materials.

• Display names of tools on the shelf.

• Force workers to greet each other.

• Prepare a manual of the work.

• Clean up a hidden place.

SEIRI SEITON SEISO SEIKETSU SHITSUKE

SEIRI

SEITON

SHITSUKE

SEIKETSU

SEISO

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Nepal Thailand

Posters of 5S

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Nepal

Posters of 5S

SEIRI

SEITON

SEISO SEIKETSU

SHITSUKE

5S 49Benefits of 5S

National Productivity Board, Singapore

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Why not start 5S today?

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