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What is 5S?

.5S stands for first alphabet of the following Japanese words Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu and Shitsuke.

Seiri - Sort-out Separate required items from unwanted items. Keep only what is immediately required at the work place.

Seiton - Workplace Organization Organize the workplace so that required items can be easily and quickly accessed. A place for everything and everything in its place

Seiso - Clean Sweeping, washing and cleaning everything around working area regularly

Seiketsu - Standardise Ensure a standard for the 3S and formalize the same; this manual is a representation of the standardization process

Shitsuke - Training & Discipline Everyone is aware, understands, obeys and practices the rules in the work place.

5S is a simple but effective method to organize and maintain the work place activity.