Why to Use 5S (Workplace Organization and Standardization)?

In order to start 5S (Workplace Organization and Standardization) one must be pretty much clear about its Why?

The straight farward answer to this question is:-

To ensure work areas are systematically kept clean and organized, ensuring employee safety, and providing for the foundation on which to build a Lean System

5S Stands for :-

1st S stands for Sorting the necessary from the unnecessary

2nd S stands for Set in Order

3rd S stands for Shining

4th S stands for Standardize

5th S stands for Sustain