5S is a workplace organizational method that uses a list of words to describe how to organize a work space. Those words are Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize and Sustain. 5S was originally developed in Japan as part of Just-in-Time manufacturing techniques. Now, 5S is being applied to a wide variety of industries. It has expanded from manufacturing to health care, education, government, and more.
5S is a Japanese philosophy focuses on the effective organization of the workstation and on standardized work processes. It is an instrument to design a safe, clean and structured work environment, to reduce unproductive activities and to improve quality, efficiency and security. Work process shall be run without interruptions and waste; searching, long transportation routes and waiting times shall be avoided. It involves all employees within the organization.
It's a method which is mainly applied in production areas as well as in the service sector. Order and tidiness are basic requirements for the improvement of work processes, quality control and employee commitment. It can be used within every division of the organization; e.g., production, services, administration, data storage, information technology.
It allows for visualization of developed standards at the workplace. Differences can be easily recognized by externals and interior stakeholders.
It's a method which is mainly applied in production areas as well as in the service sector. Order and tidiness are basic requirements for the improvement of work processes, quality control and employee commitment. It can be used within every division of the organization; e.g., production, services, administration, data storage, information technology.
It allows for visualization of developed standards at the workplace. Differences can be easily recognized by externals and interior stakeholders.
