Methodology of 5S

5S is the methodology of workplace organization.

5S is defined from 5 Japanese Words, that is : Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu and Shitsuke.
Translated to english , it will be 5 words start with "S" as well.

SEIRI = Sorting
SEITON = Straightening
SEISO = Systematic Cleaning
SEIKETSU = Standardizing
SHITSUKE = Sustaining

Sometimes, we could apply additional "S" in workplace too, that is SAFETY.


Please compare two pictures below, and tell me which offie you want to work in it?


Office without 5S

Office with 5S