Lean Six Sigma: Yellow Belt Certification - Why 5S Isn’t Enough Anymore (7S Explained)

Why is it 7S instead of 5S? Most people have heard of 5S—but few understand why leading organizations are shifting to 7S. In this video, we break down the real reason Safety and Security were added—and why it matters for modern Lean systems. If you're working in operations, healthcare, manufacturing, or continuous improvement, this is a critical concept that often gets overlooked. 🔑 What you’ll learn: * Why 5S evolved into 6S—and then 7S * The role of Safety as the first priority * Why Security became essential (protecting people + information) * Why companies like Toyota still use 5S * How Western organizations apply 7S differently 📌 The 7S framework: 1. Safety 2. Security 3. Sort 4. Straighten 5. Shine 6. Standardize 7. Sustain 👉 Want a deeper breakdown? Read more here: https://www.operationsuniversity.org/post/learning-lean-start-with-the-7s-system 💬 Drop a comment—are you using 5S, 6S, or 7S in your organization? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3rV9m8Pgvqu1s9F4nOQ_Vw/join #Lean #5S #7S #ContinuousImprovement #OperationalExcellence #WorkplaceSafety