Huh? "5S" ?

What is 5S? 5 Stars? 5 Signs? No all wrong. It is actually originated from Japan after World War II and the aim is to keep workplace clean and tidy.

5 keys to total quality environment
Sieri : Sorting out
Sieton: Systematic Arrangement
Sieso: Spic and Span
Sieketsu: Standardization 
Shitsuke: Self Discipline 

Sieri
Identify and eliminate all unnecessary things in working area
- Discarding unnecessary things to make work easier
- Provides a comfortable environment in workplace by eliminating obstacles
- Maintain an organized workplace

Sieton 
Arrange all things in workplace systematically so the place is more organized and employees can reach the things needed easily
- Put the frequently used items nearer
- Store goods for first in first out (FIFO) retrieval
- Discard unnecessary items

Sieso 
To clean the workplace thorougly
- Clean the facilities, machines, equipments, and everything inside workplace before it gets dirty

Sieketsu 
Maintenance of the 5S standards
- Color coding
- Danger markings
- Fire extinguisher markings
- Visual control signs
- Warning colors

Shitsuke
All employees have to practice and be responsible for the 4S above
- Clean as you go
- Wear clean uniform and shoes
- Individual responsibility 
- Maintenance of clean and tidy workplace
- Practice all together