What is this course about?
5S is a method of creating, maintaining and improving a clean and orderly workplace that exposes waste and errors. It helps identify unplanned levels of inventory, inadequate work processes, wasted time and equipment inefficiencies.
5S is a great place to start on your continuous improvement initiative because it promotes an action-oriented approach to change and allows everyone in the organization to get involved and provide input on improving their workplace.
Kaizen is a Japanese term meaning "change for the better" or "continuous improvement." It is a Japanese business philosophy regarding the processes that continuously improve operations and involve all employees. Kaizen sees improvement in productivity as a gradual and methodical process.
