Many manufacturing facilities have opted to follow the path towards a “5S” workplace organizational and housekeeping methodology as part of continuous improvement or lean manufacturing processes. The ...

Leadership teams that clearly link the target condition of a sustainable 5S process into the overall business strategy for operational excellence will make quantifiable financial gains. At Milliken & ...

Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu and Shitsuke -- these five "S" words make up the Japanese principle of lean and efficient work habits. Translated into English -- sort, set in order, shine, standardize ...

Successful project improvement managers implementing lean manufacturing techniques use the 5S methodology to eliminate waste and improve customer satisfaction. To eliminate waste, project managers ...