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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.
Online course Detailed outline
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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