AN EFFICIENT WORKING PLACE BASED ON FIVE STEPS (5S CONCEPT) IN THE MILITARY

Aligning with the vision of the Clean Sri Lanka initiative set forth by the Government, the Headquarters of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force is heading with the drive of 5S Concept, which ensures operational effectiveness and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.

In meeting with this national initiative, a further phase of awareness program regarding the 5S Concept was held under the auspices of Major General K V N P Premaratne RSP USP nps psc, the Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF), on 03 October 2025.

The primary objective of conducting this event, is to adopt the 5S methodology to enhance operational effectiveness and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the SLAVF.

The lecture was conducted by Mr. D M Sugath Bandara Dasanayaka, who currently serves as a member of the National Productivity Secretariat – Certification Body (NPS-CB). He is professionally sound in his field and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from the University of Peradeniya. Additionally, he possesses a Diploma in Productivity from the National Productivity Secretariat, along with several other key qualifications relevant to his area of expertise.

During the programme, the lecturer spelled out the 5S concept: five steps: Sort (Seiri), Set in Order (Seiton), Shine (Seiso), Standardize (Seiketsu) and Sustain (Shitsuke) that should be followed for organizing and maintaining a clean, safe and efficient workplace in the military.

The occasion was attended by senior officers, officers and other ranks of the Headquarters SLAVF.