Glossary

5S method

Tools

The 5S methodology is a component of KAIZEN and refers to the five principles for workplace design that are the basis for efficient and error-free work processes:

  • Seri (tidy up)
  • Seiton (Same place for the same object)
  • Seiso (Keeping the workplace continuously clean)
  • Seiketsu (standardize work processes)
  • Shitsuke (Keep order and cleanliness)