5S is the name of a workplace organization methodology that uses five Japanese words. These Japanese words have been converted in English to Sorting, Setting-in-Order, Shining, Standardizing and Sustaining the Discipline.

“5S”是使用5个日语词汇整理工作场所的方法。这5个词汇在英语里的表述是Sorting（整理）、 Setting-in-Order（整顿）、 Shining（清扫）、Standardizing（清洁）、 Sustaining the Discipline（守纪）。

"Sorting" means to keep only essential items and eliminate things not required.

Sorting（整理）指在作业区域内只放置必要物品，清除无用物品。

"Set-in-Order" means there should be a place for everything and everything should be in its place. And the places should be easily-accessible.

Setting-in-Order（整顿）指每件物品均有规定的放置点，每件物品都应位于该放置点。而且，该放置点应该是便于拿放的位置。

"Shining" means to clean the workspace and all equipment, and keep it clean.

Shining（清扫）指时常清扫工作场所和用具，保持清洁。

"Standardizing" means to maintain the Sorting, Setting-in-Order and Shining.

Standardizing（清洁）指坚持整理、整顿、清扫。

"Sustaining the Discipline" means to accustom everyone to follow set rules and procedures.

Sustaining the Discipline（守纪）指养成正确遵守所规定的规则和流程的习惯。

Implementing the 5S will lead to increase in productivity, safety and quality of products.

实行这5点，就能提升工厂的生产效率、安全性和质量了。