1st Edition

5S for Operators 5 Pillars of the Visual Workplace

By Hiroyuki Hirano Copyright 1996
136 Pages
by Productivity Press

136 Pages
by Productivity Press

144 Pages
by Productivity Press

Hiroyuki Hirano’s five pillars of the visual workplace: 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... Read more
1. Getting Started
2. Introduction and Overview
3. The First Pillar: Sort
4. The Second Pillar: Set in Order
5. The Third Pillar: Shine
6. The Fourth Pillar: Standardize
7. The Fifth Pillar: Sustain
8. Reflections and Conclusions

Biography

Hirano Hiroyuki

"I recommend this book to every supervisor who wants a commonsense, inexpensive method for improving quality, productivity, and morale within their department."
Jaymie Randel, Training Coordinator, Douglas and Lomason Co. 06/01/04

This book should be read and studied by all shopfloor managers, supervisors, leaders, and associates looking for a direction to success."
Steven Warywoda, Plant Manager, Douglas & Lomason Co. 06/01/04