5S, originally developed by Toyota, is a process and method for creating and maintaining an organized, clean, high-performance workplace. It is also an important conditioning discipline for Kaizen Breakthrough. 5S is critical to effective waste elimination and is part of every TBM LeanSigma® Transformation assignment.
Why 5S?
- Enables standard operations
- Makes perfect quality possible
- Enables visual control
- Facilitates waste identification
- Promotes safety
- Builds employee satisfaction
Keys to success with 5S
- Involvement across the board, including senior management
- Integration into daily work requirements
- Communication of roles and implementation procedures
- Consistency of usage in all areas
- Follow through
- Linkage with all other Kaizen Breakthrough
initiatives
The Five “Ss”
- “Seiri” – Segregate & Discard
- “Seiton” – Arrange & Identify
- “Seiso” – Clean & Inspect Daily
- “Seiketsu” – Revisit Frequently
- “Shitsuke” – Motivate To Sustain
Henry Ford developed a similar approach called “CANDO”: Clean, Arrange, Neatness, Discipline and Orderliness.
