Most people think 5S is just a housekeeping checklist. They think it is about cleaning the floor and organizing the tool cabinet. They are wrong. For Plant Managers, Quality Directors, and Lean Practitioners, 5S is not about "cleaning." It is about "discipline" and "visual management." If you cannot maintain 5S, you cannot do Lean, you cannot ensure Quality, and you certainly cannot guarantee Safety. The 5S framework creates a workplace where a defect or an unsafe condition becomes...
