5S Methodology

5S Methodology | What is 5S Methodology?
➝ 5S Methodology was developed in Japan. ➝ The 5S Methodology is a system for organizing spaces so work can be performed
efficiently & effectively with safely.
1) What is 5S Methodology?
→ 5S Methodology is a system for organizing spaces so work can be performed
efficiently & effectively with safely.
2) History of 5S Methodology:
→ 5S Methodology was developed in Japan by two gentlemen, Osada, and Hirano who
structured a framework for implementing their philosophy.
→ Some say that principles of 5S Methodology came from Henry Ford, who was
using CANDO (Cleaning up, Arranging, Neatness, Discipline, and
Ongoing Improvement) prior to the development of this Methodology.
3) Benefits of 5S Methodology:
→ Increase productivity through effectiveness
→ Reduction in delays
→ Improved Quality
→ Improve in Safety
→ Set-up times reduced
→ Morale & Motivation Increase
→ Less stress for operators and Safer work environment

4) 5S Meaning:
→ 5S stand for five Japanese words & English Meaning of above Japanese words are:
→ (1S) Seiri → Sort or Tidiness
→ (2S) Seiton → Set In Order or Orderliness
→ (3S) Seiso → Shine (Clean) or Cleanliness
→ (4S) Seiketsu → Standardize or Standardization
→ (5S) Shitsuke → Sustain or Discipline