LEAN 5 ’S’A Presentation by Erika Lewis

5 ‘S’

Purpose

To improve efficiency by implementing order in an area from eliminating waste and introducing a discipline to maintain standards.

Implementation

This implementation will be useful by organizing a cluttered space and creating a strict set of rules to follow through with self-discipline.

BEFORE

The setting is my cluttered desk in my bedroom.

SEIRI (SORT)

Sort all the items into three piles: Keep

Throw away

Store elsewhere

Throw away

Store elsewhere

Keep

SEITON (STRAIGHTEN)

Group the items that are going back on the desk in a logical matter: Balloons Books

Extra office supplies

Jewelry Nerf guns

Paper Pictures

Printer

Sticky notes TV/ remote

Writing utensils

Order

SEISO (SHINE)

Clean the area: Wipe the desk down with a Clorox wipe

Wipe dusty items with a dust rag.

SEIKETSU (STANDARDIZE)

New set of rules: When you take out an item, put it back

in it’s place when you are done.

Keep the office supplies stocked and organized.

Maintain the surrounding area to reduce unnecessary clutter.

Throw away unnecessary paperwork instead of setting it on the desk.

Take all dishes to the kitchen.

Wipe the desk weekly.

SHITSUKE (SUSTAIN)

Strengthen self-discipline: Implement the rules to keep the area

organized.

Follow a weekly checklist

AFTER

IN CONCLUSION

Benefits

The benefits of the lean 5 ‘S’ is that it can allow you to organize an area through a process of steps followed by implementing a strict structure to maintain that areas cleanliness.

Implementation Difficulties

Seiketsu was difficult because I had to create logical rules that would keep the area organized

Shitsuke will be difficult to fully implement because I have to strengthen my self-discipline and follow the rules to keep the area clutter-free.