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Is 5S part of ISO?

Published in ISO and 5S 1 min read

5S is not explicitly part of ISO, but it's a methodology frequently used to support and maintain ISO standards like ISO 9001.

The provided reference indicates that:

  • The 5S principle (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain) helps businesses improve efficiency and productivity.
  • It is often used in conjunction with maintaining ISO 9001 certification.

In other words, 5S helps an organization adhere to some ISO standards.