5S

5S is an approach to organizing the workplace to improve performance that stems from 5 Japanese words (Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu, Shitsuke), translated to Sort, Set in Order/Straighten, Shine/Sweep, Standardize, and Sustain. 5S utilizes visual controls to remove unnecessary materials and equipment, place items where they are needed to eliminate reaching and moving to find tools and equipment, standardizing the labeling and organization of items, and maintaining this through constant, thorough cleanliness and adherence to the first 4 Ss. This creates a safe, clean, organized, and high performance work environment.

See also 5S Training Package

See also Five S