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Essential 5S Resources for Manufacturing Excellence

5S is a simple way to improve your workplace productivity, safety, cleanliness, output quality, and team morale. The 5S approach is rooted in lean production principles, and it is designed to be cost-effectively implemented using the resources you already have in place.

That’s why it pays to fully understand 5S — and why we’re equipping you with The Ultimate Guide to 5S. The five topics below will help you understand this proven productivity model from a variety of angles. Read through each page to see for yourself why implementing 5S can greatly enhance your manufacturing productivity.

5S Topics

The 5S process as a cycle that surrounds the last step, Sustain.

What Is 5S?

5S principles guide manufacturers through simplification on the plant floor. While the focus of 5S is simplification, its foundation and industry influence are remarkably far-reaching. Get acquainted with key 5S elements and methodologies here.

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Strategic

Infographic depicting the seven wastes of lean manufacturing according to the Toyota Production System.

The History of 5S and How It Helped Shape and Enhance Manufacturing

Lean manufacturing is about reducing waste, and successful application of lean principles improves agility while decreasing costs. Learn about the origins and history of 5S to understand how it solidifies the concept of lean manufacturing.

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6 minute read

Strategic

Icon and definition of the bonus S of 5S, Safety.

Safety: The “Bonus S” of 5S

Every element of 5S works together to enhance team efficiency and engagement. Yet individually, each element also contributes to another “S” that is essential on the plant floor: safety. See why implementing 5S supports your lean manufacturing initiatives and your safety-related objectives.

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5 minute read

Operational

Infographic depicting 5S at the foundation of TPM activities.

Why is 5S Important in Manufacturing?

5S quickly expanded from its roots in the automotive industry to a worldwide strategy for bringing organization to the workplace. Read about five key reasons as to why 5S has remained an essential tool for improving manufacturing productivity.

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