5s Benefits
• Higher productivity
• Better equipment reliability
• Consistent high quality
• Reliable and timely delivery
• Effective use of floor space
• Reduced set-up time
• Reduced cycle time
• Reduced search / retrieval time
• Reduced accident rate
• Reduced overall cost

5s Principles
• Eliminate waste
• Joint and co-operative effort
• Involve everybody
• Focus on root cause
• Accept that human beings will make mistakes