1. Provides a framework for improving workplace productivity and personal effectiveness based on the 5S principles and practices.
2. Provides guidelines for applying visual tools to make it easier to find supplies, materials and information.
3. Provides guidelines for implementing and sustaining a 5S culture.

DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION

5S good housekeeping and workplace organization is a set of basic management principles that are widely adopted in industries today. The cornerstone of 5S is that untidy, cluttered work areas are unproductive. 5S principles form the core elements of Lean thinking and a visual workplace and are a fundamental platform for world-class manufacturing.

In this training presentation targeted at both manufacturing and office staff, you will learn how to mobilize employees and align your management team to launch or improve a 5S and Visual Management implementation in your organization. The presentation covers 5S and Visual Management best practices, step-by-step implementation guidance, and the best ways to integrate lean 5S into the organization's culture to achieve sustainable world-class excellence.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Understand the benefits of working in a clean and neat environment
2. Define the 5S principles, and identify visual tools
3. Explain how to apply the 5S principles and visual tools to enhance workplace organization
4. Learn how to kick start and launch a 5S initiative
5. Define the critical success factors for 5S implementation

CONTENTS:

1. Introduction to 5S
2. The 5S Principles
3. How to Conduct a Red-tag Sort Event
4. The Visual Workplace
5. 5S for the Operations
6. 5S for the Office
7. Implementing 5S
8. Sustaining 5S

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