5S

Training process

Training needs analysis

If you have specific requirements regarding the training programme, we will carry out a training needs analysis for you. This will guide us on which aspects of the programme should receive greater emphasis, so that the training programme meets your specific needs.

What will you gain?

You will understand 5S in practice - You will learn how the 5S method works, where it comes from, and what results it brings in daily work, so you can clearly see where it is worth applying in your own area.

You will sort out what is unnecessary - You will learn how to separate needed items from unnecessary ones and organize your workspace faster, reducing clutter, wasted time, and the risk of keeping excess materials.

You will organize work more effectively - You will learn practical rules for arranging tools and materials so everything is easy to find, helping you complete tasks faster, more smoothly, and with fewer mistakes.

You will improve safety and order - You will see how regular cleaning and checking the work area help remove sources of problems, improve safety, and make it easier to spot irregularities before they grow.

You will create clear standards - You will learn how to prepare simple standards, visual instructions, and markings that make order easier to maintain, shorten onboarding time, and support consistent work habits.

You will strengthen habits and discipline - You will learn how to sustain 5S practices, encourage your team to follow them, and build day-to-day consistency so the results last beyond a one-time cleanup effort.

You will learn from case studies - You will review real 5S implementations in companies, understand common challenges, and see effective solutions, helping you prepare your own rollout and avoid typical mistakes.

You will practice implementation hands-on - Through exercises and simulations, you will apply each 5S step in a real work area, making it easier to plan actions, assess results, and continue improving after the training.

Training programme

1. Introduction to 5S

what 5S is,
overview of the history and origin of the 5S method,
discussion of the benefits resulting from the implementation of 5S (efficiency, safety, morale).

2. Discussion of the individual 5S steps – introduction

3. 1S Sorting

explanation of the sorting principle,
how to distinguish necessary items from unnecessary ones,
analysis of an example work area and identification of unnecessary items.

4. 2S Systematics

rules for organizing tools and materials,
creating logical arrangements for work efficiency,
organization of the workplace, using examples from everyday life.

5. 3S Cleaning

the importance of maintaining cleanliness,
creating a regular cleaning plan,
joint cleaning of the selected work area.

6. 4S Standardization

establishing work and organization standards,
creating visual instructions and markings,
developing standards for the selected area.

7. 5S Self-discipline

maintenance and improvement of developed standards,
motivating the team to continuously apply the 5S principles,
discussion on the role of the leader in maintaining discipline.

8. Case studies – examples from companies

overview of successful 5S implementations in various companies,
discussion on challenges and solutions in implementing 5S,
conclusions from the presented cases.

9. Practical exercises and simulations

practical implementation of 5S in the selected area,
tasks to be performed within individual 5S steps,
discussion of the results and conclusions from the exercises.

10. Summary and evaluation

review of the most important points of the training,
potential difficulties in implementing 5S.

What are the prerequisites for participating in the training?

Knowledge of your workstation - You should know your daily tasks, the tools you use, and how your workspace is arranged, so you can judge what is necessary and what can be removed.

Basic teamwork skills - You should be able to work with others and help set shared rules, because the training includes exercises, discussions, and creating practical standards together.

Readiness for change - You should be open to changing current habits and improving the way work is organized, because applying 5S requires consistency and practical action.

Observation skills - You should be able to notice disorder, unnecessary items, and obstacles in work, so you can take an active part in area analysis and hands-on exercises.