This class includes separate discussions on each of the five steps, along with information on challenges, advantages, and possible assessment tools. Many companies implement quality initiatives to improve operations and eliminate waste. 5S is a quality method that promotes organization, efficiency, and team work through several sequential steps. After completing this class, users will understand the value of each 5S step and be better equipped to execute and evaluate 5S.
Course Objectives:
- Define 5S
- Identify the steps involved in 5S
- Describe the Sort step of 5S
- Describe the Set in Order step of 5S
- Describe the Sweep step of 5S
- Describe the Standardize step of 5S
- Describe the Sustain step of 5S
- Describe 5S plus 1
- Describe the purpose of 5S implementation
- Describe the purpose of communication boards to 5S
- Identify ways to assess 5S success before, during, and after implementation
- Describe the challenges to implementing a 5S program
- Describe the advantages to implementing a 5S program.
Recommended Background
- Recommended for manufacturing personnel, including technicians, engineers, and managers
Course ID
TU051
Skill Focus
Beginner
Instructor(s)
Tooling U - SME
Employee Type
New Applicants,1st level Supervisors, Operations teams, Leadership, Change leaders
Method of Delivery
Online
Estimated Effort
1.5 hrs
Cost
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Tooling U - SME