Lean 5S for Non-Manufacturing Purposes

There are no specific requirements needed to attend this course.

 Who should attend: Managers interested in improving productivity by implementing 5S and who want to make sure they are starting this vital concept the right way.

This training course has been created for professionals from all sectors. It can be tailored to dental clinics, laboratories, offices etc. It is not designed for academic purposes, but offers practical advice how to implement 5S

The course is aimed at leaders and agents for change who want to make sure that they are introducing 5S the right way.

Each course member will have the opportunity to get hands on experience through a number of exercises to demonstrate that 5S works

Upon completing the training you will:

• Understand how  5S works and improve efficiency by 10 to 30%
• Be able to indentify sources of waste and improve profitability
• Understand the reasons for the five step process and know how to implement it
• Have the tools and procedures in order to improve processes
• Develop a concrete plan to introduce 5S to your workplace

If you are thinking about improving workplace efficiency, winning more orders and satisfying your customers while improving safety, you cannot afford not to take this course

    Introduction and Overview from Henry Ford’s CANDO to Toyota’s Production System

    5S and Workplace Organisation

    What is 5S and how does it benefit the organisation

    5S the first step in becoming lean

    Waste – what is it? How does it occur? How to identify it and eliminate it?

     How to implement 5S

    Sort

        How to Sort

        Red-Tagging

    Set in Order

        How and why to Set in Order

    Shine

        How to Implement Shine and why is it so important

    Standardize

        How to Implement Standardize and dramatically improving productivity

Sustain

        The most important stage and where your 5S program is most likely to fail

Safety

        The sixth S – how to reduce accidents in the workplace

How to Sustain 5S Activities

Tools and Techniques to implement 5S

5S battle plan

Critical Success Factors