5S- Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardized, and Sustain

Last time I introduced to you the 3R, reuse, reduce and recycle. Today I want to share to you an additional information of my thesis study that should be implement in our place and in your place too, so that we can build an harmonious environment.
Here is the meaning of 5S:
Sort- is clearing the work area. Any work area should only have the items needed to perform the work in the area. All other items should be cleared (sorted out) from the work area.
Set in Order- means designating locations. Everything in the work area should have a place and everything should be in its place.
Shine- means cleanliness and work place appearance. Not only should the work area be clear, it should also be clean. Cleanliness involves housekeeping efforts, improving the appearance of the work area, and even more importantly, preventive housekeeping- keeping the work area from getting dirty, rather than just cleaning it up after becomes dirty.
Standardize- is creating best practices and then getting everyone to "copy" those best practices the sane way, everywhere ,and every time. It is the act of having a point to measure effectiveness and efficiency.
Sustain- the 5S involves a culture change. And to achieve a culture change, it has to be ingrained into the organization - by everyone at all levels in the organization. It must be sustainable.