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5 S is a workplace organization method based on five Japanese words:

seiri (整理), Sort, SELEKTIEREN, Seleccionar
is sorting through all items in a location and removing all unnecessary items from the location.

Reduce time loss looking for an item by reducing the amount of items.
Reduce the chance of distraction by unnecessary items.
Simplify inspection.
Increase the amount of available, useful space.
Increase safety by eliminating obstacles.

seiton (整頓), Set In order, SORTIEREN, Ordenar
is putting all necessary items in the optimal place for fulfilling their function in the workplace.
Make the workflow smooth and easy.

seisō (清掃), Shine, SÄUBERN, Limpiar
is sweeping or cleaning and inspecting the workplace, tools and machinery on a regular basis.

Prevent deterioration.
Keep the workplace safe and easy to work in.
Keep the workplace clean and pleasing to work in.
When in place, anyone not familiar to the environment must be able to detect any problems within 50 feet in 5 sec.

seiketsu (清潔), Standardize, STANDARDISIEREN, Normalizar
is to standardize the processes used to sort, order and clean the workplace.
Establish procedures and schedules to ensure the repetition of the first three ‘S’ practices.

shitsuke (躾), Sustain, SICHERN UND VERBESSERN, Mantener
sustain the developed processes by self-discipline of the workers. Also translates as “do without being told”.
Ensure that the 5S approach is followed