5S is a basic management philosophy for eliminating waste and improving workplace organization and standardization. 5S serves as the foundation for continuous improvement activities and on which other Lean methodologies can be applied. Translated to its English equivalent, 5S means: Sort, Set In Order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain.

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