This module aims to help participants identify various types of wastes in the office.  Then, participants will learn the 5S concept which aims to minimize and/or eliminate these wastes.

Objectives

• Identify the different types of waste in the workplace;
• Identify how 5S was used by various companies in eliminating waste;
• Identify the components of 5S and how to apply them in removing wastes;

​Outline

1. Introduction to 5S
   1. The Seven Types of Wastes in the Workplace
   2. Overview of LEAN Manufacturing (Related to 5S)
   3. Benefits of 5S in the Workplace

 
The 5S

1. Seiri (Sort)

• Methods of Classification
• Using a Tagging Process for Sorting

2.  Seiton (Simplify/Set in Order)

• Achieving Work Area Ergonomics
• Organizing using the “Runners,” “Repeaters,” and “Strangers” Concept

3.  Seiso (Sweep/Shine)

• Maintaining Office Cleanliness
• Finding the Root Cause of Cleanliness Problems

4.  Seiketsu (Standardize)

• Recalling the Previous 5S Stages in Standardizing Work Processes
• Documenting Standardized Processes

5.  Shitsuke (Sustain)

• Conducting Audits
• Assigning Accountability