
The word "5S" stands for five related concepts with a S sound that describe workplace procedures that promote visual control and lean manufacturing. These are the five words in Japanese:
Seiri: Sort tools, components, and documents into needed and unnecessary categories,...

S: A Practical Guide to Visualizing and Organizing Workplaces to Improve Productivity Want a cleaner, more organized, and more productive workplace? The 5S system is one of Lean's most powerful tools for eliminating waste, improving...