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5S Workplace Application

Sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain — visual organization that cuts search time.

60 min Intermediate

Goal

Turn workplace (physical or digital) into a system where you find anything in 30 sec.

Steps

1

Seiri (sort): anything unused in 30 days → out.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Search time drops 70%+ on day one.

Evidence base

School: 5S Methodology

Founders: Hiroyuki Hirano · Takashi Osada (1990)

Hirano — 5 Pillars of the Visual Workplace (1990) & Osada — The 5S's (1991); Japanese methodology from TPS.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "5S Workplace Application" take?

This exercise takes about 60 minutes, practiced in a group in a Action format.

When will I notice the effect of "5S Workplace Application"?

Search time drops 70%+ on day one. In the short term: In a month, place "maintains itself" — disorder visible instantly.

Is "5S Workplace Application" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on 5S Methodology (Hiroyuki Hirano, Takashi Osada (1990)). Hirano — 5 Pillars of the Visual Workplace (1990) & Osada — The 5S's (1991); Japanese methodology from TPS.

Is "5S Workplace Application" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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