Systemise: arrange items to make it easy to use with some sort of system in place. Sanitise: keep tidy and avoid unnecessary items. Minimal processes. Don’t over complicate. Structurise: have order. Standardise: be consistent (across the business, within depts/SBUs) Self – discipline: do above daily
The aim of 5S is to create a workplace which is in order. Helps to create lean production which is about cutting waste and unnecessary activities.