Basic information about 5S

                    5S is a workplace organization method used to arrange the things in a work place for better efficiency in terms of time saving and effectiveness. It was developed first in japan which assisted just in time manufacturing. 

5S includes:

Seiri

Seiton

Seiso

Seiketsu

Shitsuke

Seiri:

• it means sorting.
• it separates the things in the workplace according to its priority.
• it also separates the useful and not useful things in the workplace.
• it prevents accumulation of of unnecessary items in the workplace.
• it eliminates the obstacles while moving  in the workplace.
• it helps in time saving by eliminating the time meant for searching the things required.

Seiton:

• it means set in order.
• it orders or arranges the things for easy access.
• it arranges the things which are required according to the priority so that the the persons can easily access the things.
• makes the workflow smooth.

Seiso:

• It means sanitation.
• Cleanliness makes the workplace more presentable.
• it is also used to avoid accidents caused by wastes by removing the wastes in the workplace.
•  it helps the workers to be fresh while working.

Seiketsu:

• It means standardize.
• the sorted things should be standardized for apt arranging.
• the things should be placed in the right place.
• every things in the workplace should be arranged according to some standard.

Shitsuke:

• It means sustain.
• the 5s should be implemented without being forced.
• it should be self audited.
• feedback should be recorded.
• always be open to improve the 5s with some valuable suggestions from others.
• the 5s practiced should not harm others in any cause.

In recent days one more S is added ie. Safety.