5S Basics

Workshop Overview

In this workshop each participant is provided with a hands-on “real world” simulation on how to facilitate and maintain a successful 5S Program. The simulation will have a “Learn by doing” approach and cover all aspects; sort, set in order, shine, standardize and sustain.

Learning Objective

• Thoroughly understand the basics of 5S and why they are important
• Learn how 5S is implemented in a production environment
• Learn how to Sustain a 5S program

Results of a Successful 5S Program

• Improves safety
• Eliminates waste and increases value added work
• Reflects a highly productive workplace
• Reduces searching time
• Reduces contamination
• Reduces defects
• Improves morale

Who should attend: 

• Business and manufacturing leaders who would like to understand the basic Lean concepts and start on the road to Lean Manufacturing.
• Companies that are interested in reducing their inventory, lowering their manufacturing costs and improving their quality, on-time delivery performance and productivity.
• Service organizations in healthcare, banking, education, transportation, travel, construction, hospitality, food service and distribution.
• Small and medium sized manufacturers

For more information, please call Jill Duddy at (603) 226-3200 or jilliand@nhmep.org.

Click here to view and download the 5S Basics Flyer (pdf)