5S for Operators: 5 Pillars of the Visual Workplace

by Productivity Press Development Team

Hiroyuki Hirano’s five pillars of the visual sort, set in order, shine, standardize and sustain are the most fundamental and often overlooked aspects in continuous improvement initiatives. Together, these concepts form the framework of the 5S System, a set of principles whose simplicity often betrays its powerful impact on the workplace.

So much of the 5S System seems like common sense, that it is astonishing how often such seemingly simple practices are absent in manufacturing operations. That is why Productivity Press is proud to bring you 5S for 5 Pillars of the Visual Workplace , a hands-on book that explains the principles, rationale and implementation details of the 5S System. Easy-to-read and apply, each section of the text is loaded with questions, outlines, summaries, diagrams and illustrations. Most importantly, 5S for Operators provides the foundational knowledge that is essential for implementing not just the 5S System, but overall manufacturing improvements like shorter equipment changeovers, just-in-time inventory, total quality management and total productive maintenance. Since its publication in 1996, 5S for Operators has been and continues to be hugely popular, consistently ranking among Productivity's list of top-sellers, and its popularity is not hard to understand. 5S has proven its worth in one company after another, consistently reducing waste, guaranteeing product quality, ensuring safety and increasing the bottom line. With 5S for Operators , the 5S System can have the same profound effect on your operations. To introduce the 5S system and sell its use to executives as well as workers, consider 5S An Introduction DVD (Catalog no. PP5934) Adhering to the principle of efficiency that defines this revolutionary and proven system, this video succinctly explains what is involved, who should participate, and what it will take to get started.

Genres: Management, Nonfiction, Business

144 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1996

Reviews

[Michael Ross · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good tool for shop floor workers and their managers

[Mike Thelen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good 5S book for Supervisors and their reports.

[Matthew John · Rating 5 out of 5]

The 5S approach is by far one of the best systems of organizing and running a factory. I was fortunate enough to be introduced to 5S by ProductivitySA an organisation here in South Africa that helps manufacturing businesses improve their quality systems.

After a few meetings with the ProductivitySA team and their Japanese Advisors, we decided that 5S was the way we wanted to go. The changes to our factory have been amazing to say the least, we have had a noticeable change in the way we think about process and wastage. And our factory is looking spic and span.

I have now taken a keen interest learning about the system, and this book was an outstanding introduction! It is easy to read and understand, but more importantly the examples and methods are so simple to implement.

I am so glad I found this book!

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Several epiphanies so far... will keep you updated.
(I'm very happy with the extra margin space - they were really thinkin')