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1. 5S PRINCIPLES OF TQM HANDLED BY I.ROBIN1ST YEAR MBA. IT MEANS WASTE ELIMINATION LEADS TO COST OPTIMIZATION& MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE. THERE ARE, 1S Seiri (Sort) 2S Seiton(Straighten) 3S Seiso (Shine) 4S Seiketsu (Standardize) 5SShitsuke (Sustain) S.NO JAPANEES ENGLISH. 4.
In this way, what does the 5 S stand for?
5S stands for the 5 steps of thismethodology: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize,Sustain.
Likewise, people ask, what is 5s and why is it important?
5s, or any lean system, helps to eliminate waste,streamline production, and optimize efficiencies. When you adopt5s thinking, you make a commitment to put safety,organization and effectiveness ahead of production deadlines,profits and output.
A proper and step-by-step process has to be followed to make5S a practice and a success.
A Practical Approach to the Successful Practice of 5S
- Step 1: Seiri, or Sort.
- Step 2: Seiton, or Systematize.
- Step 3: Seiso, or Sweep.
- Step 4: Seiketsu, or Standardize.
- Step 5: Shitsuke, or Self-Discipline.