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5S Implementation

Q. I would like to know of companies that have benefited from implementing the 5S and is there any requirement to certify the 5S within ones company and who are the certification body if any?

sarbeet singh
- KL, Malaysia
2003

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A. Sarbeet Singh,

5S system was developed in Japan and it's a system for Order and Cleanliness in the plant, office, school, etc. Benefits; Improved ambient, better productivity, better morale, saves space, etc.

You do not need to be certified, like ISO 9000. Just apply the system.

Good luck

Enrique

Enrique Segovia
- Monterrey, Mexico
2003

Q. Are the terms used for 5S, e.g. Sort, Set in order etc, copyrightable either internationally or nationally?

Roche Myburgh
Consulting - Johannesburgh, Gauteng, South Africa
2005

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