Event:	Introduction to 5S System: Workplace Organization
Description:	This class offers an overview in the basic 5S system (Sort, Set-in-Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).  Participants will become familiar with: The difference in workplace appearance and functionality before and after the 5S process has been applied. How to conduct an in-depth audit of workplace organization and standardization. How to organize a workplace by applying the concepts of sort, set-in order and shine. How to standardize procedures to maintain and control an organized workplace using visual controls. How to describe how 5S can help to improve workplace environmental health and safety. Participants apply each “S” to a simulated factory and measure the results of their efforts. There are photographed case studies of applications in different companies. It will make use of several important 5S tools (e.g. worksheets) for use in the participants’ own facility.
Prerequisites:	Principles of Lean Manufacturing with Live Simulation or equivalent.
Expected Outcomes:	Participants will experience first hand how the 5S system reduces waste and improves productivity and quality.
Suggested Participants:	All Employees.
Number of Participants:	12-20 People per Event.
Duration of Event:	1 Day.

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