5s Step 4, Standardize (Seiketsu)

Part of 5s is standardizing processes and expectations. In this phase, you will document new flow patterns, and clearly label flow expectations in the work area. You may want to design policy templates and develop consistent procedures for the next 5s process based on your experience.

Standardize is considered a more advanced step in the 5s process, and creating standard processes will take time and considerable thought. Remember, you will want to develop standards that are flexible, so they may be improved in the next 5s process.