Stand Down Events for 5S

A Stand Down Day is an intense, one-day problem-solving event that results in identifying prioritized solutions for eliminating waste. This white paper describes a typical, best practice 5S Stand Down Day in order to explain how to effectively execute one within the concept of a broader Lean transformation. This approach is not as common as a typical Kaizen Event because it engages a much broader audience. But with the right planning, it can deliver massive change quickly.

If you want to see an example of an innovative technique that Kaufman Global applies in their work with clients around the world, download and read this document.