Descriptions

• • This is a course on the 5S Housekeeping System originally developed in Japan and credited with contributing to that country’s phenomenal recovery from the ashes of defeat in World War II to the status of an economic superpower. The Japanese have turned housekeeping into a systematic approach that can be replicated in any organization anywhere, delivering positive results without large capital investments.

Objectives

The work environment has a very powerful effect on work effectiveness and efficiency. People work better in a clean and orderly workplace. Plus, good housekeeping enhances safety, saves on storage costs, enables early detection of potential equipment failures, and creates a culture of self-discipline.

This is a course on the 5S Housekeeping System originally developed in Japan and credited with contributing to that country’s phenomenal recovery from the ashes of defeat in World War II to the status of an economic superpower. The Japanese have turned housekeeping into a systematic approach that can be replicated in any organization anywhere, delivering positive results without large capital investments.

This is a course on what 5S is and how to implement it effectively.

Learning Objectives

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

1. The importance of good housekeeping
2. What its elements are
3. How to start and maintain a housekeeping system

Target Participants

             This course is for everyone: directors, senior managers, middle managers, supervisors, rank and file employees, and technical staff.