The 5S method was developed in Japan and identified as one of the techniques enabling “Just in Time” production. The 5 "Ss" in the Japanese method are SEIRI, SEISO, SEITON, SEIKETSU, SHITSUKE. Marquis has pushed this standard a little further by adding two more concepts, SAFETY & HEALTH and SYSTEM.
Sort
Clear the workstation of everything not needed to do the task.
Shine
Cleaning goes beyond mere tidiness.
Set in order
Everything has its place, and every place has its thing!
Standardize
The use of standards makes the workplace bright and enlightened.
Safety & health
Work is performed safely and ergonomically.
Sustain
Following standards needs to become a daily habit.
System
All of the 7Ss have to be based on a solid foundation.
