Lean Production

 

Kaizen

Five Ss

Steps That Are Used To Make a Work Space Efficient and Productive

 

The Five Ss refer to the five dimensions of of workplace optimization: Seiri (Sort), Seiton (Set in order), Seiso (Shine), Seiketsu (Standardize), and Shitsuke (Sustain).

The 5S Program defines the steps that are used to make all work spaces efficient and productive, help people share work stations, reduce time looking for needed tools and improve the work environment.

Sort: Sort out unneeded items

Straighten: Have a place for everything

Shine: Keep the area clean

Standardize: Create rules and standard operating procedures

Sustain: Maintain the system and continue to improve it

Kaizen Strategy: 7 Conditions for Successful Implementation