5S is the foundation that supports all improvement activities through an organization

The 5S's Seiri ...................... Sort Seiton ................... Scrub Seiso .................... Set in Order Seiketsu ................ Standardize Shitsuke ................ Substain

5S is a program for improving the workplace. The original development of 5S came from The Toyota Production System as a means of reducing operating costs by eliminating disorganization and waste.Many North American improvement programs have not had good long term results. Our plants have lacked the organization needed to ensure successful improvement implementation. 5S provides an essential building block for future improvements.