Japan's 5S Principles

What does the first 'S' in 5S stand for, which means to sort and remove things we do not need?

• Discard

• Select

• Organize

• Sort

The second 'S' in 5S means to put things in the right place so we can find them easily. What is it called?

• Arrange and Classify

• Sort and Store

• Set in Order

• Label and Organize

The third 'S' in 5S means to keep things clean and tidy. Can you name it?

• Seiso

• Seiri

• Sakusei

• Shitsuke

What is the fourth 'S' in 5S that means to make rules to keep things sorted, set, and clean?

• Shitsuke

• Shikaku

• Seiri

• Saketsu

The fifth 'S' in 5S means to keep doing the good habits every day. What is it called?

• Sustain

• Manage

• Maintain

• Modify

In 5S, which step helps us throw away or remove things we do not use anymore?

• Shitsuke

• Seiri

• Seiton

• Seiso

If you put your toys back in the same spot every time, which 'S' are you practicing?

• organization

• arrangement

• cleanliness

• storage

Which 'S' in 5S means sweeping and wiping to make sure everything is spotless?

• Set

• Sort

• Standardize

• Shine

Which 'S' in 5S is about making sure everyone follows the same clean and tidy rules?

• Standardize

• Set in Order

• Shine

• Sort

If you practice all 5S steps every single day without stopping, which 'S' are you showing?

• Sort

• Set in order

• Shine

• Sustain