Introduction

The Japanese management practice of 5S Good Housekeeping and Workplace Organization has
gained widespread acceptance in Sri Lanka. 5S is a simple and immensely practical approach to
quality improvement. Traditionally used in manufacturing companies for little more than
housekeeping, its latent power has yet to be leveraged by service companies. This programme is
designed to give a blueprint for 5S implementation that can take manufacturing and service sector
organizations to greater heights. The principles can also be applied to offices, education institutes,
hospitals and hotels that wish to adopt 5S to its full potential.

Objectives

• To create awareness on 5S housekeeping practices
• To support organizations to improve the productivity through 5S application
• To support national economy by promoting 5S practices

For Whom

Office and Factory Staff (Sinhala Programme)
Managers and Supervisors (English Programme)

Course Content

• Total Quality Management
• Introduction to 5S
• Elements of 5S
• Effective implementation of 5S
• Evaluation of 5S practices