A disciplined improvement, today a way of life at Epoxy Division, Aditya Birla Chemicals (Thailand). Based and developed in Japan, 5S is a process of work place organization and house-keeping which is carried out gradually and systematically.
5S Improvement Principles consists of:
Seiri or Sort Out
Remove what is not needed and keep what is needed.
Seiton or Make Convenient
Place things in such a way that they can be easily reached whenever they are needed.
Seiso or Cleanliness
Keep things clean and polished; no trash or dirt in the workplace.
Seiketsu or Standardization
Maintain cleanliness after cleaning - perpetual cleaning.
Shitsuke or Discipline
Commitment, a typical teaching and attitude toward any undertaking to inspire pride and adherence to standards established for the four components.
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