6'S
Sort (Seiri), Set in Order (Seiton), Shine (Seiso), Standardize (Seiketsu), Sustain (Shitsuke), and Safety, provide a methodology for organizing, cleaning, developing, and sustaining a productive and safe work environment. In the daily work of a company, routines that maintain organization and orderliness are essential to a smooth and efficient flow of activities.
01
Sort (Seiri)
Seiri is sorting through all items in a location and removing all unnecessary items from the location.
Goals:
Reduce time loss looking for an item by reducing the number of unnecessary items.
Reduce the chance of distraction by unnecessary items.
Simplify inspection.
Increase the amount of available, useful space.
Increase safety by eliminating obstacles.
02
Set In Order (Seiton)
Seiton is putting all necessary items in the optimal place for fulfilling their function in the workplace.
Goal:
Make the workflow smooth and easy.
03
Shine (Seiso)
Seiso is sweeping or cleaning and inspecting the workplace, tools and machinery on a regular basis.
Goals:
Improves the production process efficiency and safety, reduces waste, prevents errors and defects.
Keep the workplace safe and easy to work in.
Keep the workplace clean and pleasing to work in.
When in place, anyone not familiar to the environment must be able to detect any problems within 15 metres (50 ft) in 5 seconds.
04
Standardize (Seiketsu)
Seiketsu is to standardize the processes used to sort, order and clean the workplace.
Goal:
Establish procedures and schedules to ensure the repetition of the first three 'S' practices.
05
Sustain (Shitsuke)
Shitsuke or sustain is the developed processes by self-discipline of the workers. Also translates as "do without being told".
Goal:
Ensure that the 6S approach is followed.
06
Safety
The 6S methodology represents an advanced form of the 5S methodology, incorporating Safety as a key element. This change positions Safety at the forefront, stressing its critical role in operational settings. Safety's integration fundamentally alters the approach to organizing workplaces, ensuring that safety considerations are integral from the outset. The 6S model promotes a comprehensive strategy where safety and operational processes are interlinked and equally important.
