Course Outline:

The leading companies, the companies that stand out in the market, and those that make a difference, have begun their success, first and foremost, by "cleaning up the house."

The Japanese 5´s methodology (Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seiketsu, Shitsuke) +1 (Shikari, Shitsukoku, Seishoo, Seido) focuses on organization, cleanliness and safety in companies. The 5´s methodology is a discipline intended to become part of every employee's daily routine: a common practice, a culture.

Studying and implementing the 5’s + 1 culture ensures that, when applied correctly, it will significantly reduce costs, lower the workplace accident rate, and improve the team’s reliability for the benefit of the company.

Objectives:

• – Know the origin of the 5's + 1.
• – Learn what the 5´s + 1 are and why they are called that.
• – To understand BENEFITS at daily operation.
• – Learn each “S” and its breakdown.
• – To understand the operational implementation in the company.
• – Learn how to measure the success of the 5's + 1.
• – Recognize internal change after implementation of the 5's + 1.

Intended for:

• – Logistics and warehouse personnel.
• – Continuous Improvement and Quality Personnel.
• – HR Executives
• – General personnel.

At the end of the course:

• – The participant will learn about the culture of the 5's + 1.
• – The participant will know and differentiate every stage of the 5's + 1 and its benefits.
• – The participant will be aware of the application of the 5's + 1 
• – The participant will be able to implement a 5's + 1 process in his or her company.
• – The participant will be able to measure the success of the implementation of the 5's + 1.
• – The participant will understand the benefit of generating a culture of 5's + 1 in his or her organisation.

Module 1: Introduction to 5S.

Implementing a 5's culture in corporations offers us a number of short-, mid- and long-term benefits. It's a methodology focused on achieving order and cleanliness as well as safety in all work areas.

Module 2: Seiri - Select.

To separate things that are necessary for our work from those that are not and (very important) to keep only those necessary at the appropriate place and at the appropriate quantity.

Everyone must distinguish useful things from useless ones. Only items with a clear purpose should be available. By discarding what is useless, we can focus exclusively on what is useful!

1. 1. Recognize the opportunity area.
   2. To define selection criteria.
   3. Identify select objects.
   4. To evaluate select objects.

Module 3: Seiton - Organize.

Organize the items needed for work, assigning each a specific place for easy identification, location, access and return after use.

1. 1. Prepare the work area.
   2. To order the work area.
   3. To set and follow rules.

Module 4: Seiso - Clean up.

It's basically eliminating dirt. Keep the place of work clear.

1. 1. Do a cleaning program.
   2. Define cleaning methods.
   3. To create discipline.

Module 5: Seiketsu – Standardize.

To achieve consistent and regular implementation of procedures, practices and activities to ensure that selection, organization and cleanliness are maintained in work areas.

1. 1. To integrate 5's activities into work.
   2. To evaluate the results.

Module 6: Shitsuke - Keep.

Make 5S activities a habit, properly maintaining the processes established through everyone’s commitment.

1. 1. Discipline
   2. The Habit
   3. participation by all.
   4. Audits and Corrective Actions
   5. The Lean and Discipline Culture

Module 7: 9 'S

After understanding the concept of 5S, what it means and how it works, we have four more “S's” to help individuals maintain good habits and make this methodology a workplace reality.