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The 5S System is a systematic approach that organizes and standardizes the work place. Japanese System..it promotes safety, improved workflow, better product quality, reduced inventory waste, and above all a sense that people are in control of their workplace areas. (TAT Inc.)
5s is the beginning of all Continuous Improvement events. 'I think what they need more than anything is to 5S their shop'.
5S by friscoop July 7, 2006
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Save Some Shit for Saturday and Sunday.

A work term signifying the process of working slow and leaving work to be completed on the weekend.
Person 1 : Yo that guy Rey works so slow.

Person 2: Yea those cholos are lazy man, always 5S'ing this joint. He wants to get the overtime.
5S by CLK500 February 21, 2012
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An office term that is a pseudonym for cleaning all the unnecessary crap off your work space. It stands for sort, set, shine, standardize and sustain.
Person 1: "Wow, there's a phone on your desk. When did that happen?"

Person 2: "I know, right? I 5S'd my desk yesterday. Unfortunately I threw out the analysis report that's due at that meeting in an hour."
5S by tarzannie February 19, 2009
The first week of the 5/3/1 powerlifting workout designed by powerlifter Jim Wendler.
Becky: 5s done, wbu?

Dave: What's that?

Becky: Do you even lift, bro?
5s by TibialisBrah June 11, 2023
5s is a real RW$ member and he single so ladies yall should slide
5s is a RW$ member
5s by 5s November 22, 2021
It means your bitch made and you let yo mans get caught without his heat
5s down by Fuck nickmafia June 4, 2022
Tay A Dead Btc and 5s Down
5s down by 4NBando June 4, 2022