5-S, a housekeeping program, is an integral part of the Lean process. The 5-S’s are Sort, Straighten / Arrange, Sweep, Standardize and Sustain (through training). When 5-S is performed as the first step of a Lean effort, processes become more visible and identified “trash” is cleaned out. While change is often perceived with a sense of apprehension, participants in the 5-S program begin to taste change as something that can be positive and even fun. 5-S clearly communicates that management is willing to allow the employees to be involved in the process of change. The goal of the program is to have a plant and office area that is customer ready at all times. 5-S creates a neat, clean and orderly facility that will become a source of lasting pride for all employees.

The benefits of a 5-S implementation include:

• An organized, efficient workplace for improved productivity
• A cleaner work place for improved safety
• Reducing inventory and supply costs
• Recapturing valuable floor space and minimizing overhead costs

This course is Suitable for Managers, Head of Department, Supervisors, Executives and Team Leaders

This course is essentially participative and practical, emphasizing learning through experience, both from structured activities on the program eg. Role plays, group work, video screening, case studies and discussion from individual experience