ICYB · Question #86
In 5S, the purpose of 揝ort?is to:
The correct answer is B. Keep necessary items only. "Sort" (the first S) is about eliminating the unnecessary - keeping only items required for current work and removing everything else from the workspace. This reduces clutter, frees up space, and makes it easier to find what's actually needed. Why the distractors are wrong: A…
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In 5S, the purpose of 揝ort?is to:
Options
- AClean work areas
- BKeep necessary items only
- CEstablish visual controls
- DMaintain discipline
How the community answered
(25 responses)- B92% (23)
- C4% (1)
- D4% (1)
Explanation
"Sort" (the first S) is about eliminating the unnecessary - keeping only items required for current work and removing everything else from the workspace. This reduces clutter, frees up space, and makes it easier to find what's actually needed.
Why the distractors are wrong:
- A (Clean work areas) describes Shine (3rd S), which focuses on cleaning and inspecting the workspace.
- C (Establish visual controls) relates to Set in Order (2nd S) or Standardize (4th S), not Sort.
- D (Maintain discipline) is the definition of Sustain (5th S), the final step focused on long-term adherence.
Memory tip: Think of Sort as "survival of the fittest" for your tools - if an item doesn't need to be there right now, it doesn't stay there. The word Sort rhymes with nothing useful, but remember: Sort = Scrap the unnecessary.
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