5S
If you can’t do 5S, you can’t do Lean.
Or, as Gemba Academy co-founder Ron Pereira likes to say, “Without 5S, you can forget the rest.”
5S is a system for Workplace Management, named for a series of steps that all begin with the letter S: Seiri (Sort), Seiton (Straighten), Seiso (Shine), Seiketsu (Standardize), and Shitsuke (Sustain).
The methodology focuses on creating a clean and orderly workspace that exposes waste and makes it easy to identify problems or abnormalities as they emerge.
This 5S online training series provides step-by-step instructions for achieving each “S,” a roadmap for implementation, and a look at how actual Lean businesses use this strategy in their day-to-day operations.
What You’ll Learn in This 5S Training Course
In this 5S training course, you’ll learn how to create a clean, safe, and organized workspace that sets the stage for continuous improvement. Our program breaks 5S down into the following modules that prove 5S is so much more than a cleaning initiative.
5S Workplace Productivity
- 19 Videos
- 1h 25m
In this course, you’ll learn exactly what 5S is, where it originated, and why it’s about much more than cleaning. Most importantly, you’ll also learn how to create or enhance your own 5S program, including real-life examples with our friends at FedEx Office.View Course
5S in the Factory and the Warehouse
- 19 Videos
- 1h 43m
We’ve been fortunate to visit some truly outstanding lean businesses over the years. In this course, you’ll see firsthand how 5S and workplace organization can transform your facility, boosting productivity and making work easier and more pleasant for everyone involved.View Course
5S in the Office
- 11 Videos
- 33m
Lean principles like 5S have countless applications in an office environment. In this course you’ll see how FedEx Office uses 5S to transform their office space, making day-to-day work easier for all involved.View Course
Benefits of Gemba Academy’s 5S Training Classes
During this 5S training video series, you’ll learn to implement this foundational methodology in your own organization and take the first step in adopting a comprehensive Lean strategy, creating a strong foundation for continuous improvement.
At Gemba Academy, we believe there’s always room to improve and offer conversational training that helps customers change for the better. Benefits of working with us include:
On-demand learning.
The platform features 2,000+ videos dedicated to Lean management and Six Sigma tools and methodologies. Our content is available in multiple languages and accessible through three different plans: a shared subscription to our Learning Library, a Learning System that provides a hosted LMS, custom learning paths, and detailed reporting tools, or an LMS integration for enterprise clients.
Practical resources.
Video classes include downloadable templates such as the 5S Action Guide, red-tagging, and audit checklists for the office and the shop, allowing learners to put new concepts into action. Each video is between 5 – 15 minutes long, and lessons are reinforced with interactive quizzes, case studies, and opportunities for team discussions.
Training based on real-world experience.
Online training courses feature expert practitioners who share lessons learned from real-world experience working with companies of all sizes, from all around the world. Lessons focus on teaching users how to identify and solve problems in a series of short bursts that won’t waste learners’ time.