Friday, April 15, 2005

The 5 S method (lesson from Japan)

5S Method

1.Seri –
Sort and Discard.
Eliminate All unneeded items.

2.Seiton –
Arrange and Order
Arrange all items that are left.

3.Seiso –
Clean and Inspect
Clean all areas.

4.Seiketsu –
Standardize and Improve
Maintain the first 3S

5.Shitsuke –
Believe and Disclipline
Believe that the 5S are important