Office 5S - Office Organization and Standardization

In your office, can you find whatever you need in less than 30 seconds? Can anyone walk in and find what they need in less than 30 seconds? The aim of Office 5S is to remove what is not needed, place the necessary items at the point of use and create a clean, visual and high performance workspace.

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to:

  • Improve access to tools, supplies and information on paper and in electronic formats
  • More effectively use resources
  • Get by without the "irreplaceable" employee
  • Improve workplace safety by eliminating clutter and physical obstacles
  • Identify ergonomic solutions to make workstations more comfortable and productive

While an organized workspace is no doubt appealing to the eye, the value of implementing 5S in the office extends beyond simply creating an orderly appearance. The process of Sorting (organizing), Setting in Order (ordering), Shining (inspecting & cleaning), Standardizing (practicing), and Sustaining (creating discipline) your office functions will generate more value added output per worker. Improvements in productivity, safety, and quality will go right to the bottom line.

 

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