The 5S System

November 2, 2024
Categories: Process Improvement, Professional Skills

The 5S System is the most common technique used in Lean Manufacturing environments. It allows people to take control of their work area by removing unneeded items (Sort), organizing the needed items (Set), practicing good housekeeping (Shine), setting standards for the first 3S’s (Standardize), and maintaining the improvements (Sustain).

This course shows participants how to implement the 5S’s while avoiding common the most common pitfalls to achieve step level improvements in safety, quality, workflow, and efficiency.

What Participants Will Learn

  • Obtain basic understanding of the 5S system
  • Achieve detailed knowledge of Sort, Set, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain
  • Assess the current state of a target area and create a team “5S Vision”
  • Recognize the common “Pitfalls of 5S” and how to avoid them
  • Build confidence in the learner to participate on (and perhaps lead) a 5S team