5S is amongst the first and fundamental steps implemented by an enterprise towards the path of implementing Total Quality Management and continuous improvement at the operation level.

5S is a process designed to organize the workplace, keep it clean, maintain effective and standard conditions. It translates to good discipline and enables individuals to maintain good work environment

5S steps are:

Step 1 - Corresponding action Seiri (Sort) Distinguish between necessary and unnecessary items. Remove the latter.

Step 2 - Seiton (Set in order) Enforce the dictum ‘a place for everything and everything in its place’.

Step 3 - Seiso (Shine) Clean up the workplace and look for ways to keep it clean.

Step 4 - Seiketsu (Standardize) Maintain and monitor adherence to the first three Ss.

Step 5 - Shitsuke (Sustain) Follow the rule to keep the workplace 5S-right. Hold the gain.

Benefits of following 5 S:

-The workplace becomes cleaner, safer and well organized

-Floor space utilization is improved

-Workflow becomes smoother and systematic

-Takes less time to search for tools, materials and equipment

-Reduced machine breakdown and well maintained equipment

-Minimized defect free products

-Materials and consumable wastage reduced

-Productivity of organization improves with the quality of services

5 S Impact:

-Efficiency

-Quality

-Safety

-Timeliness

-Profitability

-Longevity

-Cost effectiveness

-Graceful lifestyle

At Agile group , we follow 5 S and , it makes a pleasant workplace, helps increase in work efficiency , leads employees for a better quality of life, helps gain respect of others, it helps increase in customers , increase in income and profitability