5S—which stands for Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain—is a disciplined management practice that originated in Japan, with a primary goal of creating an efficient, safe, and organized workplace by defining standards and making abnormal conditions stand out.
In this course, Brent Loescher shows how a work environment that adopts and adheres to 5S can transform the organization and provide a strong foundation for ongoing business performance improvement—and offers practical how to’s for adopting and sustaining the practice. You’ll learn:
1. What 5S is
2. The problems it solves
3. How it benefits customers, team members, and the organization itself
4. How to develop strong 5S practices within your organization
5. And how to sustain this powerful practice
Licenses are valid for one learner only and are not transferable. Learners must have their own license to view or listen to the course.
This course is available with Latin-Spanish subtitles and handouts.
What You'll Earn
Learners who pass the final exam with a score of 70% or higher receive a signed, dated, and numbered course completion certificate and Achievement Badge.
TKMG Academy Achievement Badges include digital credentials—issued by Credly—which verify accomplishment. Learners can easily share their badges on LinkedIn and other social sites—and with employers and professional associations—to demonstrate their commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Course Breakdown
- Lesson 1 – 5S Defined (Part 1)
- Lesson 2 – 5S Defined (Part 2)
- Lesson 3 – Common Misconceptions
- Lesson 4 – Customer Benefits
- Lesson 5 – Team Member Benefits
- Lesson 6 – Organizational Benefits
- Lesson 7 – Kickoff Activity Planning (Part 1)
- Lesson 8 – Kickoff Activity Planning (Part 2)
- Lesson 9 – Sort (Part 1)
- Lesson 10 – Sort (Part 2)
- Lesson 11 – Set in Order
- Lesson 12 – Shine
- Lesson 13 – Standardize
- Lesson 14 – Sustain
- Lesson 15 – Maturation