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5S at Your Workplace

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This online course provides an overview of the 5S system (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain). It covers the concept of 5S, its importance, methods of implementing each of the 5S in different settings, including retail store, office, warehouse and factory, as well as the key success factors of sustaining it.

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* During the first 3 months of subscription under this plan, you may choose any available course under $200. From the 4th month onward, you choose from any available course in the catalogue.
** MOTIF will organize at 6-8 Learning Series events per year but cannot guarantee one will be opened for registration during every single discovery plan month. Free tickets are also subject to seat availability and event capacity.
The Discovery Plan is non-refundable and non-transferable. By purchasing the Discovery Plan, you agree to MOTIF’s Privacy and Terms & Conditions of Use.
You can cancel your subscription at any time during your plan term and deactivate its auto-renewal.
The discovery plan is not eligible to corporate team packages & volume discounts.
* Free tickets are subject to seat availability and event capacity.
The All-Access Pass is non-refundable and non-transferable. By purchasing the All-Access Pass, you agree to MOTIF’s Privacy and Terms & Conditions of Use.
You can cancel your subscription at any time during your plan term and deactivate its auto-renewal.
* Free tickets are subject to seat availability and event capacity.
The All-Access Pass is non-refundable and non-transferable. By purchasing the All-Access Pass, you agree to MOTIF’s Privacy and Terms & Conditions of Use.

Who, How & What

Who is it for?

This course is designed for team leaders, managers and above who are working in large companies at brand or factory level, and closer to sourcing & production.

How will you learn?

The course is self-paced. It starts with a video by the course instructor to introduce you to the concept. Each of the 5S is discussed in one module. By the end of each module, there will be a quiz to check your understanding.

All participants who successfully complete the course will receive an Esquel Group Certificate of Completion.

What will you learn?

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the concept of 5S and its relationship with Lean manufacturing

2. Apply 5S effectively in various settings including retail store, office, warehouse and factory, with the aim to enhance safety, productivity, make problems visible in your workplace

3. Understand the key success factors in sustaining 5S in the workplace

Online course Detailed outline

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Introduction Free trial

The introduction will give you an overview of 5S, its relationship with Lean manufacturing, and the benefits of 5S. You will also learn about Japanese origin of each of the 5S.

Module 1: Sort Free trial

This module covers the idea of ‘Sort’, the first step of 5S, through a game. It guides you to think about what needs to be sorted and how to do so in the office and manufacturing context. By the end of this module, there is a quiz to test your understanding.

Module 2: Set In Order

This module covers the idea of ‘Set In Order’, the second step of 5S. It discusses the importance of setting things in order to production and introduces some error-proof techniques that are applicable in the office and manufacturing setting. By the end of this module, there is a quiz to test your understanding.

Module 3: Shine

This module covers the idea of ‘Shine’, the third step of 5S. It is about the importance of regular maintenance of 5S and some factors to consider when doing regular maintenance. By the end of this module, there is a quiz to test your understanding.

Module 4: Standardize

This module covers the idea of ‘Standardize’, the fourth step of 5S. It walks through the importance of standardizing the procedures through documentation and methods to help others follow the procedures. By the end of this module, there is a quiz to test your understanding.

Module 5: Sustain

This module covers the idea of ‘Sustain’, the final but most difficult step of 5S. It discusses the commitment needed to drive continuous adoption of 5S and the steps to follow through. It also introduces about how 5S Audits can be done. By the end of this module, there is a quiz to test your understanding.

Conclusion

This module concludes the course with a summary of benefits of 5S towards management effectiveness, quality, safety, etc.

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Kent Teh

Course Instructor

Kent has been with Esquel Group since 1989, and is currently Director of Manufacturing for Esquel Vietnam. He has over 32 years of experience in the garment and textile industry, spreading over 6 countries. Flourishing in a collaborative environment, his career at Esquel has covered a wide range of functional roles and responsibilities, including QA, fabric manufacturing, SCM, IT, PPC and garment manufacturing. Kent has a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Computer Science with a minor in Management.

About Esquel Group

Founded in 1978, Esquel Group has pursued growth over the years in line with its vision of Making a Difference, which guides its development toward two goals – tackling climate change and narrowing the wealth gap.  Over the years, Esquel has grown from a shirtmaker to a total solutions provider in textiles and apparel, a curator in industrial knowledge and technology, as well as a builder of direct consumer brands.
 
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