Lean Foundation Series: Application Module 1: 5S Workplace Arrangement and Housekeeping
Categories: Lean Manufacturing/Business Operations
Service available in: Canterbury
Description
Introduction: A prevalent impact on productivity is the lost time owing to poor workplace organisation and resultant inability to find tools, materials and information, or even enough space to undertake daily work activities. 5S is a tool that helps people create highly organised and efficient work more
Introduction:
A prevalent impact on productivity is the lost time owing to poor workplace organisation and resultant inability to find tools, materials and information, or even enough space to undertake daily work activities. 5S is a tool that helps people create highly organised and efficient workspaces and environments and help change behaviours to maintain and improve these.

The topics to be covered are:
• The philosophy behind workplace arrangement and 5S as a driver for improvement
• A practical insight into the impact of poor practices
• The tools of 5S and how to apply them

Outcomes:
In this workshop participants will:
• Learn why workplace arrangement is important from both safety and organisational aspects
• Understand how to bring structure to improving workspaces
• Understand the principles of 5S and how to use them to create a safe, visually controlled and more productive environment

Who should attend:
This workshop is aimed at business owners, managers and supervisors wishing to begin their Lean activities with a tool that everyone can be involved in. Particularly relevant to those who have completed our Introductory Module – Productivity and Performance Improvement Workshop.

Cost:
Pricing for this half day workshop is $275 +GST per person less
Contact: Peter Cox
Email: registrations@simplylean.co.nz
Phone: 03 358 4063
Website: http://www.simplylean.co.nz