Course Content

Workplace Organization or simply called 5S, is an integral part of the Lean process. The 5S’s are Sort (Seiri), Straighten (Seiton), Sweep (Seiso), Standardize (Seiketsu) and Sustain (Shitsuke). When 5S is performed as the first step of a Lean effort, processes become more visible and identified “waste” is cleaned out and basically a cornerstone to all other continuous improvement (Kaizen) activity. 
5S clearly communicates that management is willing to allow the employees to be involved in the process of change. The goal of 5S is to have an office area that is customer ready at all times. 5S creates a neat, clean and orderly facility that will become a source of lasting pride for all employees.

Course Goal

Participants are able to :

• Understand the concept of 5S
• Perform 5S situational assessment in their organization
• Understand the implementation of 5S
• Carry – out 5S audit to ensure 5S sustainability in their organization

 

Who Should Attend

• Improvement Teams, Technical Staffs
• Energetic Executives, Supervisors
• Managers, Head of Departments

 

Course Duration

• 2 Days

 

Benefits

The participants will be able to understand the benefit of 5S as below:

• An organized, efficient workplace for improved productivity
• A cleaner work place for improved safety at work
• Reducing inventory and supply costs
• Recapturing valuable floor space and minimizing overhead costs
• Contributes to “how we feel” about our product, our company, and ourselves
• Provides an always-ready customer showcase to promote business goals