The PalmTree 5S Kit provides companies with the tools to build a solid foundation for lean manufacturing and its many benefits by following the step-by-step guidelines included in the Kit.

5S is a process defined by a set of terms, each beginning with the letter S, that strive to create a workplace suitable for visual control and lean production. It is the implementation of the process that provides a clean and organized workplace without waste through separating, sorting, sweeping, standardizing, and finally by sustaining the aforementioned efforts. Implementing 5S not only creates order and improves ergonomics, it also eliminates waste while improving quality.

PalmTree, Inc.'s 5S Kit provides everything needed to conduct your own 5S initiative in your own time and at your own pace. The contents of the kit include:

(1) 5S Trainer's CD - provides 5S definitions and examples and how they can be applied to your 5S initiative

(1) 5S Workbook - Trainer's Manual - a 24 page manual that walks you through the 5S process and provides examples of worksheets that work hand-in-hand with your 5S initiatives

(1) 5S Workbook - a 14 page exercise workbook designed to introduce you to the 5S mindset

(5) Laminated "5S Evaluation Summary" 8.5x11 posters

(5) Dry-Erase Pens

(50) Red Tags - used to "tag" unneeded items and to provide a visual tool for the workers.

(8) Tablets containing 50 sheets each of the: