Stage 2 of 5S involves setting items in order by arranging them for easy access and use based on frequency. Items used together should be stored together in the sequence they are used. Locations should be marked and larger than the items to ease removal and replacement. A visual map should show the standard locations and procedures at a glance and be registered as the new standard after improvements.

1. 5S Stage 2 – SET TO ORDER
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2. Stage 2 – Set In Order
• Arrange things so they are easy to find, to use, and to put
away
– Locate items according to their frequency of use
– Store items together if used together and in the sequence of use
– Make storage places larger than the items stored, for ease of removal and
replacement
– Store tools according to function or product
• Use visual controls to show how work is done at a glance
– Where items belong
– How many items belong there
– Details of a standard procedure
– Other information critical to work activities
• Determine best location
• Identify and mark locations
• Register the ‘After 5S’ map

3. Visual Control

4. ‘5S Map’
• A tool to evaluate current and best locations for items
• ‘Before’ map shows current location of items and flow
• ‘After’ map shows location of items after S2 – Set In Order
has been completed