5S Workshop
5S Workshop teaches the ideas behind 5S and fully implements the learned principles in a selected work area. Participants use all of the 5S tools such as visualization, workplace organization, lube and cleaning standardization, color coding, etc., to transform the appearance and working order of a work cell.
The length of the workshop, from 2 do 5 days, depends on the complexity and the current level of cleanliness and organization in a work cell.
What are the 5S's?
5S is a visual management system focusing on cleanliness, orderliness and standardization of the workplace. 5S are the initials of the five Japanese words beginning with an “S”: Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu and Shitsuke. In loose translation the five words mean: Sort, Sequence, Sweep, Standardize and Sustain.
5S removes all unnecessary items from the workplace (1S), arranges what is left in an orderly fashion (2S), and cleans up the workplace so that anybody can find what is needed without searching or getting dirty (3S). Systematic implementation of these duties (4S), discipline and continuous improvement (5S) creates a lasting system ensuring sound organizational practices. While on the surface 5S is about cleaning up, in reality it is a system that starts a process of continuous improvement and begins to change a company culture to a learning organization.
5S results in improving work efficiency, reduction in machine breakdowns, increase in quality and upgrading workers' skills. 5S is also a start to continuous improvement and a foundation for implementation of other Lean Manufacturing tools such as Kaizen, SMED and TPM
5S Definitions
1. Sort - Physically separate unneeded from needed items and remove them from the workplace.
2. Sequence - Visually identify, label and organize needed items so that anybody can find them and put them away after usage.
3. Scrub - Clean up the workplace and uncover hidden problems. Take action.
4. Standardize - Develop standards to maintain the first 3S.
5. Sustain - Keep raising the bar to improve 5S practices