5S is flow, not cleanup
Explain how 5S improves workplace flow beyond cosmetic cleanup.
The move: judge 5S by whether work becomes easier, safer, and more repeatable. 5S has five linked moves: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain. Each move removes a different kind of friction. Sort reduces clutter and decision load. Set in Order reduces search and motion. Shine makes hidden problems visible. Standardize captures the current best way so people do not rebuild the system from memory. Sustain creates the management rhythm that keeps the standard from fading. The key test is not whether the area looks impressive during a tour. The key test is whether the next job starts…
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