Course: Lead 5 S in a Manufacturing Environment

This is an interactive presentation of how the 5s has been used in the furniture industry.

	Overview of 5's The overall purpose of 5S is creating a workplace that is clearly organized, fee of clutter and clean. It is away of ensuring work areas are systematically kept clean and organized, ensuring employee safety and providing for the foundation on which to build a lean system.

1	What are the 5'S The 5'S are basic ways to improve efficiencies and productivity in any work place, they are simple yet very effective. The "Interactive 5'S" activity, to the left gives a complete description of the 5'S, but for a quick overview of each, please click the following links, Sort Resource Set in Order Resource Shine Resource Standardise Resource Sustain Resource

2	Benefits of the 5'S The application of 5'S is often associated with manufacturing, however, it can be applied in any business or workplace. Services and retail sectors gain as much benefit as much as manufacturers. Below are some summary points on the benefits of the 5'S in any work place. Decrease down time Raise employee morale Identify problems more quickly Develop control through visibility Establish convenient work practices Improve safety

3	Interactive 5's activity This is a great overview of what the 5's are and how they apply to the furniture industry. Interactive 5'S activity file

5	5'S Learning Program This is an online learning program to give an indepth knowledge of 5'S. Lead 5 S in a Manufacturing Environment SCORM/AICC