INTRODUCTION FOR EFFECTIVE 5S IMPLEMENTATION

5S is a reference to a list of five Japanese words which start with S. This list is a mnemonic for a methodology that is incorrectly characterized a “standardized clean-up”, however it is much more than clean-up. 5S is a philosophy and a way of organizing and managing the workspace and work flow with the intent to improve efficiency by eliminating waste.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• The key targets of 5S are workplace morale and efficiency.
• The assertion of 5S is, by assigning everything a location, time is not wasted by looking for things.
• 5S advocates believe the benefits of this methodology come from deciding what should be kept, where it should be kept, and how it should be stored.
• It also instills ownership of the process in each employee.

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1  

• What is 5S?
• Introduction to 5S.
• Kaizen vs Innovation.
• Various Kaizen Programs Integrated into the Workplace.
• Suggested Sequence of Implementing Kaizen Programs.

Module 2

• Understanding the Philosophy and Power of 5S.
• 5S is a Company-wide Participation Program for Kaizen.
• 5S Contributes to each Element of PQCDSM.
• Four Major Objectives of a 5S Program.
• 5S is Becoming Popular for Seven Solid Reasons.
• 5S can Expect Participation from More People for Four Reasons.

Module 3

• The origin of the term 5S.
• The definition of Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu, Shitsuke.
• The Three Different Types of Workplace.
• Repeating the 5S cycle.
• Four Key Factors of Successful 5S.

Module 4

• 5S Tool Box.
• Ten Focal Points 5S Auditors Should Examine.
• Ten Useful Hints for Continual 5S Implementation.
• A Six-step 5S Two Years Master Implementation Plan.
• Effective Implementation of 5S.

Practical 5S Audits.

5S Workshop.