What is Seiri?

  • The first S focuses on identifying unnecessary items from the workplace.
  • The objective of seiri is Clutter reduction by clearly distinguishing between what is needed and to be kept and what is unneeded and to be discarded.
  • Seiri is defined as the sorting out of necessary equipment or material in required and non required items. Seiri is the identification of the best physical Organization of the workplace.

  • It is the series of steps by which we identify things which are being held in the workplace when they shouldn't, or are being held in the wrong place.
  • This activity involves systematic sorting out, labeling and removal of all items not needed in the work area so that only the needed items remain.

  • Methodology:
    The major element of Seiri is simply a critical look at the area.
    Involving cross-functional teams, or looking at each other's areas.
    Eliminate the obsolete items.
    Red tagging for uncertain items.











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