5S & Visual Management Course
Training Program – Intertek Academy
5S is workplace management where the work areas including back office and shop floor are organized and ritualized in a manner that minimize the loss of time, energy, resources. 5S is originally a part of Lean manufacturing philosophy (also known as the Toyota Production System), its principles for eliminating wasted time, unnecessary motion and transportation. This concept is universally applicable personal life, every business and productions system, It has been said that only 5S can improve efficiency by 5%-35% depending the nature and type of organization.
Topics that will be covered:
5S comprises five principles to make people highly efficient and effective in their work and a process of continuous improvement of efficiency:
- Sort: Keep near you only what you frequently use and most necessary items on the basis of Need and Want.
- Set in Order: Find exactly what you need to use in less than 30 seconds with a principle ‘a place for everything and everything in its place.
- Shine: Have your workplace and equipment ready for immediate use.
- Standardize: Everyone does each job in the same way and is challenged to improve it
- Sustain: Everyone takes part to foster a safe, efficient and effective workplace
Who should attend?
- Anyone can join in this session for self and organizational continuous improvement.