Documents get lost or people work through different methods. The present flows are hopelessly inefficient, a lot of space is not used optimally,... Recognizable? Some problems occur in just about every organization.

The 5S methodology (separating, settling, sorting, standardizing and sustaining) strives for a tidy, well-organized and orderly workplace. In addition to occupational safety, people can also find something faster, or notice that something is gone and needs to be supplemented. This leads to faster processes with less variability and errors. It also contributes to more autonomy of the employee and less dependency, resulting in more job satisfaction.