5S Implementation for Results New

Module 1: 5S Overview

Introduction to 5S is the first in a series of seven courses that explores the entire 5S process, including implementation. 

In this module, you will be introduced to the foundations of the 5S process and Lean concepts. Learn why 5S is important for supporting continuous improvement and how to be an advocate for the 5S Visual Workplace at your organization.

• 5S Visual Workplace Overview
• Lean Enterprise System Overview
• Five Principles of Lean
• 5S Implementation Overview
• Eight Key Wastes

Module 2: Sort

Sort is the first step in the 5S process. This asynchronous, self-paced course outlines how to implement Sort, eliminating unneeded items from a workspace.

In this module, you will learn about the guidelines and specific steps of Sort, the first step in the 5S process. This step will help ensure you initiate the 5S process for maximum effectiveness of all other 5S steps.

• Sort implementation methodology
• Documentation guidelines
• Red tagging criteria
• Red tagging steps
• Disposition
• Maintaining ongoing Sort effectiveness

Module 3: Set in Order

Set In Order is the third course in a series of seven courses that explores the entire 5S process, including implementation.

During this session you will learn how Set-In-Order techniques are core to simplifying and organizing work areas to ensure efficiency, standardization, and visual management. Along with tools to establish current state performance, key points include location and layout principles, motion economy, and signboards.

• Explanation of Set In Order and its importance
• Key elements of Set In Order
• Set In Order implementation
• Pre/post audit results
• Sustaining and maintaining effectiveness of Set In Order

Module 4: Shine

Shine is the fourth in a series of seven courses that explores the entire 5S process, including implementation.

During this session you will learn how Shine improves safety, quality, and uptime within a work area. You will learn how to create and utilize assignment maps, checklist tools, schedules, and how checkpoints and inspection activities support safety, quality, and efficiency.

• Define Shine and its importance
• Establish shine and maintenance daily/weekly/monthly habits
• Create and utilize assignment maps and checklist tools
• Maintain Shine effectiveness
• Shine as Preventive Maintenance

Module 5: Standardize

Standardization is the fifth in a series of seven courses that explores the entire 5S process, including implementation.

Standardization involves adhering to a set of daily standards and practices to eliminate clutter and disorder. Responsibility assignments, daily maintenance checks among other activities supporting the goals of Standardization are highlighted. You will learn how to create and utilize checklists, work methods, audits, and real time visual controls to achieve the goals of standardization.

Module 6: Sustain

Sustain is the sixth course in a series of seven courses that explores the entire 5S process, including implementation.

Sustain techniques promote and build discipline for an action-based improvement system that is shared across all business functions. Learn how to communicate expectations, shared purpose, structure, and a common language of applied techniques. Learners will develop a monthly audit for system to measure and provide feedback on levels of performance, supporting constancy of 5S purpose and progress.

Module 7: Implementation

Implementation is the final course in a series of seven courses that explores the entire 5S process, including implementation.

A strong 5S program is one that has been successfully implemented. This course covers important elements of implementation. Using information from this course, learners will be able create both an implementation plan as well as change management and communication.

Students work through online course modules in their own time and at their own pace.

Once enrolled, you must complete the course within 8 weeks of enrollment. Course access ends 8 weeks after enrollment.

If you are planning to attend an Interdisciplinary Professional Programs course, payment is required at the time of registration. Below are the payment options:

Pay by Credit Card

Enroll online and pay by credit card.

• Search for the course on the website and then click on the Enroll Now button from the course webpage.
• Enter all necessary course attendee information and payment information on the course enrollment page.
• You will receive an email to confirm successful enrollment and payment.

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• Call CERC Registrations at 608-262-2451.
• Provide the registrations representative with:
  • the course name, dates, and/or course number.
  • the necessary course attendee information and payment information.
• You will receive either a mailed document or an email to confirm successful enrollment payment.

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Mail in a completed registration form and check payable to UW Madison.

• Fill out a registration form (found either in the back of the course brochure you received in the mail or here).
• Prepare a check, made payable to UW Madison.
• Mail the registration form and check to: CERC Registrations 21 N Park St, Ste 7101 Madison, WI 53715
• You will receive either a mailed document or an email to confirm successful enrollment and payment.

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• Request Purchase Order information from interpro@union.wisc.edu
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• You will receive an invoice from UW–Madison Business Services for payment, usually within 3–5 business days

Military

If using SF-182 form, please call our registration number at 608-262-2451 or email interpro@union.wisc.edu for details and instructions.

Event Cancellation

We reserve the right to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen events. If we cancel a course, participants will be notified via email or phone and will be given the option for a full refund or to transfer their registration and any fees paid to another course. We are not responsible for non-refundable plane tickets, hotel reservations, and other travel related expenses. For enrollee Course Cancellation, refer to notes on course page.

Once you have accessed the online course, no cancellations or refunds are permitted.

This course is part of the Maintenance and Reliability Management Certificate. Enhance your maintenance skills while earning a recognized credential. 

Once enrolled, you must complete the course within 8 weeks of enrollment. Course access ends 8 weeks after enrollment.