allgoo19 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

After quick research, I finally found the original "5S" means. As I guessed, it's originated in Japanese factory wisdom. Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu, Shitsuke. I found 4th one translated as "Standardize" rather odd. Seiketsu means more like "Spotless" or "well-sanitized".

Skydiver7777777 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

5S does not make you money - it stops you wasting money, there is a difference. It should not really cost much at all to implement as it is really about workplace organisation and eliminating waste wherever you can. The savings you make will more than cover any expense you should incur. Often people do not realise what is being wasted and therefore do not see the benefits of implementing such processes.

corky1802 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

5s does not make money its costs a fortune

makinnen1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Agree. For these methods to work and survive, there must be first, a cultural change.

briligplace (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Easier at work than it is at home

JuanGaby1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

You forgot to mention that it is really hard to change people minds towards this filosofy. is not that easy, I have 3 years of experience on 5's and kaisen events and believe me people is the most dificult thing deal with.

morola2006 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

It was really great presentation, thanks for this job. I have just started doing a research in TPM. Do you have any idea about TPM in iron and steel companies?

uglyflexo (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Excellent. Thank you very much.

Blacky2394 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Very helpful, I'm studying Industrial Engineering and this presentation was very interesting to see. Totally worth watching it! Thank you!

dathi73 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Thanks for the video, just what I needed as I have just started a new job and am doing a crash course in Lean Manufacturing.