ABSTRACT
The 5S system is the most visual and tangible element of Lean, and this playbook was written to provide you the most visual and tangible reference there is on the market. 5S is the most universally used Lean concept and is applicable in all work environments. In any Lean implementation, it should be the goal of the practitioner and company to learn the concepts and then tailor them to their needs. Although this playbook provides multiple examples of all the stages of 5S, there are fundamental similarities to each of them. Each company adds its personal touch while maintaining the parameters of what the visual workplace is all about. You will find more opportunity to improve after each and every 5S implementation, through more 5S implementations or through other Lean concepts, such as cell manufacturing, kanban, quick changeover, and total productive maintenance.
