1. Learn how to apply 5S principles to improve workplace productivity and personal effectiveness.
2. Learn how to apply visual tools to make it easier to find supplies, materials and information.
3. Learn how to implement and sustain 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:

Introduction & Overview
5S Lays the Foundation for a Lean Enterprise
5S Establishes a Baseline for Kaizen Activities
5S as a Cornerstone of Employee Engagement
5S Helps to Eliminate Waste
What is 5S?
What is the Purpose of 5S?
Benefits of 5S
5S Principles - Step by Step
How to Conduct a Red Tagging Exercise
5S Visual Management
5S Applications in Manufacturing & Office Environments
5S Implementation
Starting & Launching 5S
5S Audit System & Maturity Levels
Supporting Lean Tools for 5S
Critical Success Factors

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