5S Productivity

What if you could reach breakthrough levels of productivity, quality, and morale… all by dealing with the small things already within your control?

5S Productivity is a proven manufacturing philosophy that controls chaos, improves quality, limits waste, and boosts morale.

5S Productivity is more engaging and streamlined than ever, and ready to help you transform your production practices…fast.

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By The End Of This Program,
You Will Have Mastered:

#1

Launching a 5S Initiative with Ease

 that engages and delights all participants.

#2

Putting an End to Wasted Time

caused by endless searching and unnecessary process inefficiencies.

#3

Returning Your Workplace to Premium

 in which every person, machine, and tool is respected and maintained.

How Long It Takes…

Core Curriculum:

10 Videos
52 Minutes

Bonus Material:

11 Videos
68 Minutes

That’s a total of 21 videos and 120 minutes of instruction!

What’s Inside The Course

Introduction to 5S

Discover the what 5S is and why it works.
Learn the two purposes of 5S.
Acquire a high-level understanding of sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain.
Realize the consequences of NOT practicing 5S.
Understand the benefits of 5S practices
Discover two tips for success.

Overview of Sort

Learn definition of sort.
Understand the problem of clutter in terms of efficiency and abnormality control.
Learn how to red tag effectively.
Discover simplified way to manage a red tag area.

Sort: On the FLoor

See sort in action on a wood shop production floor.
Witness how red tagging is performed.
Recognize the profound benefits of sorting.

Overview of Set in Order

Discover the next step after sorting: set in order!
See examples of set in order in action
Understand set in order in terms of efficiency and abnormality control.
Learn strategies for identifying opportunities for set in order.

Set in Order: On the Floor

See set in order being applied on a wood shop production floor.
See examples of set in order.
Understand placing items at the point of use.
Learn to appreciate taking quick action.

Set in Order: 7 Criteria

Learn seven criteria to consider to make set in order improvements excellent.
See examples of various solutions and ways to improve them.

Overview of Shine

Learn the real purpose of shine–it’s more than just cleaning!
Overview common examples of mess that are subject to shine activities.
Learn to eliminate the sources of mess in the workplace.

Shine: On the Floor

See the application of shine techniques in a real life woodshop.
Understand the importance of finding problems as you shine.

Overview of Standardize

Understand the first three S’s of 5S in terms of standardization.
Learn to sustain your efforts by setting expectations and standards for 5S practices.
Realize that standardization is not limited to just cleaning.
Understand the usefulness and time requirements for 5S audits.

Overview of Sustain

Review the two purposes of 5S.
Realize that there’s no good alternative to 5S; you’ve got to do it!
Understand that sustainment is everyone’s responsibility.
Learn five recommendations for long-term 5S success.

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