![]() ![]() Cleaning in Japanese companies is a daily activity. Indicates the need to keep the workplace clean as well as neat. Tools and equipment should be kept where they will be used, and the process should be ordered in a manner that eliminates extra motion. ![]() “Orderly” in this sense means arranging the tools and equipment in an order that promotes work flow. Focuses on the need for an orderly workplace. This leads to fewer hazards and less clutter to interfere with productive work. Refers to the practice of going through all the tools, materials, etc., in the work area and keeping only essential items. For example, tools should be kept at the point of use, workers should not have to repetitively bend to access materials, flow paths can be altered to improve efficiency, etc. The key concept here is to order items or activities in a manner to promote work flow. Seiton is often misunderstood, perhaps due to efforts to translate into an English word beginning with “S” (such as “sort” or “straighten”). In addition to the above, another key distinction between 5S concept and “standardized cleanup” is Seiton. It also instills ownership of the process in each employee. This decision making process should lead to a dialog which can build a clear understanding, between employees, of how work should be done. 5S advocates believe the benefits of this methodology come from deciding what should be kept, where it should be kept, and how it should be stored. ![]() Additionally, it is quickly obvious when something is missing from its designated location. The assertion of 5S is, by assigning everything a location, time is not wasted by looking for things. The key targets of 5S concept are workplace morale and efficiency. It’s sometimes referred to as a housekeeping methodology, however this characterization can be misleading because organizing a workplace goes beyond housekeeping (see discussion of “Seiton” below). Simply put, 5S is a method/Japanese concept for organizing a workplace, especially a shared workplace (like a shop floor or an office space). ![]()
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