Course Outline
Introduction to 5S
- From Henry Ford’s CANDO to Toyota Production System
- 5S as the first step in Lean and continuous improvement
- Modern applications in manufacturing, offices, and digital workplaces
Waste Identification and Workplace Organization
- Understanding the 8 wastes in Lean
- How waste occurs and its hidden costs
- Linking 5S to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction
The 5S Steps
- Sort: Red-tagging, eliminating clutter, practical exercises
- Set in Order: Visual management, labeling, digital organization
- Shine: Cleaning as inspection, preventive maintenance
- Standardize: Visual standards, SOPs, digital templates
- Sustain: Building habits, audits, leadership role
Beyond 5S: Safety and Sustainability
- The sixth S – Safety: reducing accidents and risks
- The seventh S – Sustainability: embedding green practices
- Integrating 5S into ESG and compliance frameworks
Tools and Techniques
- Checklists, audits, and scorecards
- 5S in digital and hybrid workplaces
- Technology support: mobile apps and digital dashboards
Implementation and Success Factors
- Developing a 5S battle plan
- Critical success factors for long-term adoption
- Change management and leadership buy-in
Practical Exercises and Case Studies
- Hands-on simulations of each S
- Real-world examples from manufacturing, services, and office contexts
- Group exercise: Designing a 5S implementation roadmap
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- There are no specific requirements needed to attend this course
Audience
- Lean and change agents
- Operational leaders and managers
- Professionals in manufacturing, services, and office environments
Testimonials (5)
The interactive sessions, debates and getting to use actual examples for the session
JACOLIEN VOGES - Pernod Ricard
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I liked the small group setting
Kristin Standen - Orica Canada
Course - Lean Distribution: Implementing Lean in Distribution, Logistics, and Supply Chain Operations
The simulation exercises (workshop) gave me a real feel of how it is to experience "leaning" up the process. It provides a "sticking effect" to the theories that were discussed.
Bethany Magpayo - InSolem SARL
Course - Lean Services: Lean Management For The Service Industry
That after 3 days of training I have the entire overview on Agile how to use them in my case, how to calculate efficiency, approach negative employees and many more.
Joanna Meza - Zurich Insurance
Course - Managing Agile Projects with Lean and Kanban
I was benefit from that Armor management personnel is taking it seriously.