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Recognized as an industry standard, 5S is a system to improve workplace productivity, quality and safety and comprises of five simple steps: Sort Set in Order Shine Standardise Sustain Our programs provide real results within a two day period and are provided with an optional support program to ensure progress is sustained. Many of our programs can be used to support a "Lean" or Competitive Manufacturing Program and may be eligible for funding. Many of our programs can be used to support a "Lean" or Competitive Manufacturing Program and may be eligible for funding. We also provide 5S programs for the office and administration area, warehousing, construction, mining and repair / maintenance workshops, Cert III in Competitive Manufacturing  MCMS201A     Sustain process improvements MCMC210A     Manage the impact of change on own work MCMT240A     Apply 5S procedures in a manufacturing environment Cert IV in Competitive Manufacturing  MCMT401A      Ensure process improvements are sustained MCMT410A      Lead change in a manufacturing environment MCMT432A      Analyse manual handling systems MCMT440A      Lead 5S in a manufacturing environment MCMT441A      Facilitate continuous improvement in manufacturing Diploma in Competitive Manufacturing  MCMT611A      Manage people relationships MCMT640A      Manage 5S system in a manufacturing environment To request an information sheet click here To have a 5S Specialist contact you click here 5S Resources available from our resource centre include 5S Training Programs Training Kits Red Tags DVD - Videos 5S for the Office       SORT                                      Remove from the workplace all items that are not needed.  - Sorting means leaving only the bare necessities  - When in doubt, throw it away or “Red Tag” it Decide what is needed, decide where it is needed, decide how much you need. Use Red Tags to make decisions on items.  Back to top           SET IN ORDER               A place for everything, and everything in its place! Decide where things should go, label the item and the space. Use colour coding, signage and floor markings. Consider ergonomics/safety and frequency of use.  Back to top           SHINE              Remove sources of contamination and error. A clean workplace highlights problems quickly. Often referred to as “Sweep” this stage introduces the concept of visual workplace – any item out of place is quickly detected, and rectified.  Back to top           STANDARDISE Set standards for inspections, cleaning, lubrication and other routine tasks. An important factor in high performance teamwork is the establishment of standards. High standards ensure that the gains from the pervious 5S activities are locked in and do not slip over time. The goal is to be “Tour Ready” at any time.  Back to top           SUSTAIN                                 Maintain the momentum, your competitors are! Implement continuous improvement processes to maintain the efforts, regular assessments and Kaizen (Rapid Improvement Events) will ensure that you continue to improve your workplace  Back to top