This chapter presents the importance of the 5S methodology in the processes to maintain and seek continuous improvement in the conditions of organization, order, and cleanliness, as well as the optimization of working conditions, safety, work environment, personal motivation, and efficiency. Therefore, we present the characteristics of the 5S, some research on the 5S that has emerged during the last two decades, the benefits observed after the application, the process of implementation of the 5S, and a case study of the application.
