Sorting: Separating the necessary from the unnecessary. Unnecessary tools, equipment, and procedures are removed from the workplace.

Sweeping: Making everything neat and clean by identifying potential problems. Unsafe conditions or damaged equipment are dealt with early in the process.

Standardizing: Defining how a task should be done and letting everyone involved know the "best way" to perform tasks. Process changes are documented as they occur.

Simplifying: Putting everything in its place and organizing material according to how frequently it is used. Visual aids are encouraged to promote understanding.

Self-discipline: Ensuring that all housekeeping policies are adhered to, usually paving the way for success in other continuous quality-improvement efforts.

Paging andon: Lit to request parts supplies.

Hire andon: A group of andons page the carts used for supplying carts.

Taxi andon: Dispersed andons page the supply carts.