Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu, Shitsuke

Terms of Japanese production. Autonomous Maintenance (Seiton) means
that are at a manufacturing plant operating staff responsible for
their smooth functioning and carry out measures to maintain and
improve the system state independently by (ongoing maintenance,
periodic inspection, maintenance / repair, etc.). It is based on a
planned maintenance program that checks a rotational basis, the
mechanical production requirements (Seiso) and are available for the
education and training of staff in relation to uncompromising quality
in the production (Seiketsu). The focus is clearly on the maintenance
prevention (Shitsuke), prevents the loss or reduction in benefits from

the outset (for process safety). Seiton requires tidiness and
condition of equipment, each item should be readily available in the
right place. Seiso due cleanliness of equipment and tools after each
operation is to purge the workplace. Seiketsu sharpens the personal
sense of order, cleanliness and orderliness should be by personal
habit. Shitsuke is only possible if discipline, standards / rules /
regulations are fully respected.