The origin of 5S management slogan

5S originated in Japan and refers to the effective management of production factors such as personnel, machines, materials, and methods at the production site. 5S is a unique management method for Japanese enterprises.

In 1955, Japan's 5S slogan was "Safety begins with rectification and ends with rectification." At that time, only the first 2S was implemented, and its purpose was only to ensure working space and safety. Later, due to production control and Due to the needs of quality control, the subsequent 3S, namely "sweeping", "cleaning" and "cultivation", was gradually proposed, thus further expanding its application space and scope of application.

In 1986, the first 5S book was published, which had a huge impact on the entire on-site management model and set off a 5S craze. Japanese companies regard the 5S movement as the basis of work management and implement various quality management techniques. After World War II, product quality improved rapidly, establishing Japan's status as an economic power. The most famous one in Japan is the 5S activity promoted by Toyota Motor Company. Due to the huge role 5S plays in shaping corporate image, reducing costs, on-time delivery, safe production, high standardization, creating a desirable workplace and other on-site improvements, , gradually recognized by management circles in various countries. With the development of the world economy, 5S has now become a new trend in factory management.