The 5S System: An Introduction to 5S

Companies in many industries are turning to improvement approaches to maintain the high performance output that their customers demand. This interactive online course is the first of a four part series that teaches you how to carry out basic 5S activities in a target area of your workplace. The 5S System is a systematic approach that organizes and standardizes the workplace. It promotes safety, improved work flow, better product quality, reduced inventory waste, and above all a sense that you, the users, are in control of your work area.

• Define the 5 steps of the 5S System
• Select the guiding principles for the first three steps of the 5S System
• Identify types of safety issues that can be avoided by implementing the 5S System
• Explain how the 5S System gives control over the workplace