Set In Order – The 5S Methodology

The 6S Methodology – SAFETY

Developed in Japan – The 5S Methodology is a philosophy that advocates using specific steps to organize the workplace as well as working practices. Its goals are to improve efficiency and eliminate waste.

The five steps/S’s to improve efficiency are:

Sort (Seiri), Straighten or Set in Order (Seiton), Shine (Seiso), Standardize (Seiketsu), and Sustain (Shitsuke).

When you add Safety – the sixth S – you have The 6S Methodology.

In essence, it’s applying all your company’s safety guidelines into the execution of all five S’s.

The 5S Methodology – STRAIGHTEN

Straighten or Set in Order (Seiton): Arrange items that are needed so that they are easy to locate, transport, and use. Identify locations for all items so that anyone can find them. Once the task is completed, return the items to specified locations.

The 5S Methodology

The five steps/S’s to improve efficiency are:

Sort (Seiri), Straighten or Set in Order (Seiton), Shine (Seiso), Standardize (Seiketsu), and Sustain (Shitsuke).

On occasion – you’ll hear an updated version called The 6S Methodology. This version includes an additional step/S – Safety.