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5S Basics – Workplace Organization

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.

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About NH MEP

New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership
172 Pembroke Road
Concord, NH  03301

Phone: 603-226-3200

The New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Partnership does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, disability, age, political affiliation or belief. This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all educational and training programs and activities. It also encompasses the employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.

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