Which of the following is NOT one of the steps in the 5S Process?

The 5S Process is a lean management tool aimed at organizing and managing the workspace and work flow effectively and efficiently. The steps of this process are designed to create a clean, orderly, and high-performing workplace.

In the context of the 5S methodology, the steps typically include:

1. Sort (Seiri) - Identifying and separating necessary items from unnecessary ones.

2. Set in order (Seiton) - Organizing the necessary items for easy access and use.

3. Shine (Seiso) - Cleaning the workspace to maintain its order.

4. Standardize (Seiketsu) - Establishing standards and norms for processes and cleanliness.

5. Sustain (Shitsuke) - Implementing processes to maintain the standards achieved through the earlier steps.

"Schedule" does not fit as one of these five core components. While scheduling can be a part of planning for maintenance or training in a work environment, it is not formally recognized as one of the main steps in the 5S Process. Each of the other steps is focused on creating and maintaining an organized and efficient workplace, while "schedule" refers to timing, not the systematic approach of organization that 5S embodies.