The five ss
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a method of organizing your work environment, reducing waste, and improving safety and quality, that comes from five Japanese words, translated as sort (= organize, and throw away what you do not need) , set in order , sweep (= clean) , standardize (= reduce unnecessary differences) , and sustain (= continue and develop these activities) :
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