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    The document summarizes Kaizen and the 5S framework. Kaizen focuses on continuous improvement through a 5S framework involving sorting, setting in order, shining, standardizing, and sustaining to create visual order, organization, cleanliness and standardization in the physical workplace to improve profitability, efficiency, service and safety. The 5S framework separates necessary from unnecessary workplace items, arranges items for easy access, keeps the workspace clean and tidy, systematizes cleanup practices, and sustains the effort over time.

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    KAIZEN

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    STEM 11-B
    Kaizen 5S framework
    A 5S framework is a critical part of the Kaizen system and establishes an ideal physical
    workplace. The 5Ses focus on creating visual order, organization, cleanliness and standardization
    to improve profitability, efficiency, service and safety. Below are the original Japanese 5Ses and
    their common English translations.
    • Seiri/Sort (organize) -- Separate necessary workplace items from unnecessary ones and
    remove unnecessary items.
    • Seiton/Set in order (create orderliness) -- Arrange items to allow for easy access in the
    way that makes the most sense for work.
    • Seiso/Shine (cleanliness) -- Keep the workspace clean and tidy.
    • Seiketsu/Standardize (standardized cleaning) -- Systematize workplace cleanup best
    practices.
    • Shitsuke/Sustain (discipline) -- Keep the effort going.

    References
    https://searcherp.techtarget.com/definition/kaizen-or-continuous-improvement
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaizen
    http://www.leansixsigmadefinition.com/kaizen/

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