The word "5S" stands for five related concepts with a S sound that describe workplace procedures that promote visual control and lean manufacturing. These are the five words in Japanese:
Seiri: Sort tools, components, and documents into needed and unnecessary categories, then throw away the unnecessary.
Seiton: Organize what is left in a tidy manner, making sure that everything has a home.
Seiso: Wash and clean.
Seiketsu: Regular use...