5S Translation

The term 5S comes from five Japanese words:

 Seiri
 Seiton
 Seiso
 Seiketsu
 Shitsuke

In English, these words are often translated to:

 Sort
 Set in Order
 Shine
 Standardize
 Sustain

Each S represents one part of a five-step process that can improve the overall function of a
business.