The 5S Institute was founded in January 2005 to provide 5S training and consultancy. It is the first and only dedicated 5S training institution. Over 600 practitioners have been certified across 19 cities in India from over 50 organizations. Common benefits of 5S implementation include increased work space, reduced search time, improved safety and hygiene, and boosted morale. The Institute offers public and in-house 5S training programs. Founder Hemendra K. Varma has over 35 years of experience in operations management and consulting.