Implementation of 5S management method for lean healthcare at a health center in Senegal: a qualitative study of staff perception

• Main Authors: Shogo Kanamori (Author), Seydou Sow (Author), Marcia C. Castro (Author), Rui Matsuno (Author), Akiko Tsuru (Author), Masamine Jimba (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2015-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: 5S is a lean method for workplace organization; it is an abbreviation representing five Japanese words that can be translated as sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain. The 5S management method has been recognized recently as a potential solution for improving the quality of...