{"id":3682,"date":"2013-11-05T12:33:52","date_gmt":"2013-11-05T18:33:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cisco-eagle.com\/blog\/?p=3682"},"modified":"2024-07-11T08:50:09","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T13:50:09","slug":"the-5s-process-visualization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cisco-eagle.com\/blog\/2013\/11\/05\/the-5s-process-visualization\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the 5S Process: 11 Visualizations That Explain It Best"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>5S is a philosophy that hones in on effective workplace organization and standardized work procedures. The concept is based off 5 Japanese words that begin with &#8220;S&#8221;: <i>seiri<\/i>, <i>seiton<\/i>, <i>seiso<\/i>, <i>seiketsu<\/i> and <i>shitsuke<\/i>. When translated to English, there are five primary 5S phases: sorting, setting in order, systematic cleaning, standardizing and sustaining. Or in shortened terms: Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize and Sustain. When implemented correctly, 5S reduces waste and increases efficiency and overall work quality.<\/p>\n<p>The 5S Philosophy is best captured in visualization, since its process can be complex, even if it is boiled down into five simple terms. Here are seven creative visualizations we found describing 5S, from organizations and vendors across the world wide web.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>How to Implement 5S<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/images.cisco-eagle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/5s-results-results.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 500px; height: auto;\" src=\"\/\/images.cisco-eagle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/5s-results-results.png\" alt=\"How to Implement 5S via ResultsResults.co.uk\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Remember that &#8220;sustain&#8221; keeps it all together.<\/p>\n<p><!--<small><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.resultsresults.co.uk\/blog\/topic\/organsisation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><\/small>--><\/p>\n<h3>5S in the Office<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/images.cisco-eagle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/beyondlean-5s.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 500px; height: auto;\" src=\"\/\/images.cisco-eagle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/beyondlean-5s.png\" alt=\"5S in the Workplace\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The graphic is circular in nature because the first four steps are ongoing and not a one time event.\u00a0Sort, Straighten, Shine and Standardize are continually happening. Sustain is the glue that holds it all together. You have to sustain the other four steps in order to really be living 5S. Sustain is the piece that makes the other four habits.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><small><a href=\"http:\/\/beyondlean.wordpress.com\/2010\/09\/13\/5s-in-the-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<h3>5S Workplace Organization and Standardization<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/images.cisco-eagle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/tpf-5s.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 500px; height: auto;\" src=\"\/\/images.cisco-eagle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/tpf-5s.png\" alt=\"5S Workplace Organization\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><small><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tpfeurope.com\/cms\/view\/44\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<h3>A Brief Overview of 5S<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/images.cisco-eagle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/goleansixsigma-5s.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 500px; height: auto;\" src=\"\/\/images.cisco-eagle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/goleansixsigma-5s.png\" alt=\"Lean Six Sigma 5S\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>5S is a ways to improve workplace organization. It is a five-step process used to create a leaner and more efficient working environment. 5S can be done as a stand-alone effort or as part of a larger Lean initiative.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><small><a href=\"http:\/\/www.goleansixsigma.com\/5s-infographic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<h3>What Is 5S?<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/images.cisco-eagle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/stratego-5s.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 500px; height: auto;\" src=\"\/\/images.cisco-eagle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/stratego-5s.png\" alt=\"What Is 5S?\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><small><a href=\"http:\/\/www.strategosinc.com\/5s.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<h3>5S Explanation<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/images.cisco-eagle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/nashacore.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 500px; height: auto;\" src=\"\/\/images.cisco-eagle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/nashacore.png\" alt=\"5S Explanation\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><small><a href=\"http:\/\/nashacor.blogspot.com\/2012\/11\/5s-5.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>5S Audit Checklist<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/images.cisco-eagle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/leanorganization-5s.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 500px; height: auto;\" src=\"\/\/images.cisco-eagle.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/leanorganization-5s.png\" alt=\"5S Audit Checklist\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><small><a href=\"http:\/\/leanorganization.blogspot.com\/2010\/05\/5s-audit-checklist.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<h3>Final Thoughts<\/h3>\n<p>Did we miss your 5S graphic? If so, please add a comment below or send us a message on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CiscoEagle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a> with your update.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Articles:<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco-eagle.com\/blog\/2012\/01\/04\/how-to-implement-the-5s-approach-in-workcells-workstations\/\">The 5S Approach to Workcells &amp; Workstations<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco-eagle.com\/blog\/2011\/03\/17\/13-best-practices-for-warehouse-productivity\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">13 Best Practice Tips for Warehouse Productivity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco-eagle.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/02\/ergonomic-safety-tips-for-the-warehouse\/\">Warehouse Ergonomics: A Quick Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>5S is a philosophy that hones in on effective workplace organization and standardized work procedures. The concept is based off 5 Japanese words that begin with &#8220;S&#8221;: seiri, seiton, seiso, seiketsu and shitsuke. When translated to English, there are five primary 5S phases: sorting, setting in order, systematic cleaning, standardizing and sustaining. 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