Lean Glossary
Set in Order, also known as “Seiton,” is the second step in the 5S method. The goal is to make items easy to find in
Seiton is the Japanese word for “Set In Order” which is the second step in the 5S method. The goal is to make items easy
Seiso is the Japanese word for “Shine” which is the third step in the 5S method. The goal is to sweep or clean the workplace
Sieri is Japanese word for “Sort” which is the first step in the 5S method. The goal is to remove unnecessary items from the workplace
Seiketsu is the Japanese word for “Standardize” which is the fourth step in the 5S method. The goal is to establish standards for the first
A Rapid Improvement Event is also known as a Kaizen Event. In practice a Rapid Improvement Event generally spans from 1 to 5 days and
Process time is a measure of the time a product is actually being worked on in a machine or by an employee in a work
Overproduction means producing something faster or in more abundance than needed. Overproduction is one of the 8 Wastes. To get foundational training on how to
Non-Utilized Talent refers to the concept that employees are not being utilized to their full capability or, conversely that they are engaged in tasks that
Muda is the Japanese term for “waste” which refers to anything in a process that does not add value from the customer’s perspective. The 8
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