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.
