5Sässä
5Sässä is a Finnish term that refers to a workplace organization method. It is derived from five Japanese words, all starting with the letter "S", which describe the steps of the methodology. These steps are Seiri (Sort), Seiton (Set in Order), Seiso (Shine), Seiketsu (Standardize), and Shitsuke (Sustain). The 5S system aims to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and create a cleaner, safer, and more organized work environment.
The first step, Seiri, involves identifying and removing unnecessary items from the workplace. This decluttering process
Seiketsu, the fourth step, is about standardizing the previous three steps. This means establishing clear procedures