5S for Operators: 5 Pillars of the Visual Workplace (For Your Organization!) [Paperback]

Hiroyuki Hirano (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1563271230 | ISBN-13: 978-1563271236 | Publication Date: March 1, 1996 | Edition: 1

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 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 Operators: 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 purchasing—

5S System: 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.

Editorial Reviews

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"I recommend this book to every supervisor who wants a commonsense, inexpensive method for improving quality, productivity, safety, and morale within their department."

Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Productivity Press; 1 edition (March 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563271230
• ISBN-13: 978-1563271236
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,496 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #25 in Books > Business & Investing > Management & Leadership > Quality Control

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars effective tool for shop-floor implementation, August 4, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: 5S for Operators: 5 Pillars of the Visual Workplace (For Your Organization!) (Paperback)

This book is layed out in a basic, easy to use format that makes it effective for shop use. I found it more appropriate than several other publications for use with my mixed management/hourly implementation team.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Practical Working Tool, March 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: 5S for Operators: 5 Pillars of the Visual Workplace (For Your Organization!) (Paperback)

This book gets to the nitty-gritty with a well laid out process to follow and brief, yet meaningful, examples of what to do and why. Great for all levels of employees to read and it only takes about 1 hour to get through.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Operational Excellence Team Member (Allvac), September 21, 2001

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thomas s shinn III (monroe, n.c. United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 5S for Operators: 5 Pillars of the Visual Workplace (For Your Organization!) (Paperback)

This book does an outstanding job of conveying the need to start with 5s as the building block of Lean Manufacturing. The material covered is easy to understand and easily conveyed to the employees who are impacted by these practices. I would recommend this book to anyone considering going lean.