Definition
5S is a system to reduce waste and optimize productivity through maintaining an orderly workplace and using visual cues to achieve more consistent operational results. 5S Stands For:
- Sort: Remove all unnecessary materials and equipment
- Set-In-Order: Make it obvious where things belong
- Shine: Clean everything
- Standardize: Establish policies and procedures to ensure 5S, including monitoring
- Sustain: Training, daily activities
Use When
- Reducing physical and/or electronic clutter in a workspace
- Organizing a workspace
- Identifying a place for everything and maintaining everything in its place
- Improving safety in the workplace
- Optimizing an inventory management process
Implementing 5S at Office Desk
Actions
- View 5S Audit Checklist
- Make Copy of 5S Audit Checklist in Google Docs
- Download DOCX of 5S Audit Checklist