Abstract: The paper represents an application of ‘5S’ technology in one of the Manufacturing Industries. This paper aims to determine performance factors and characteristics in industrial organizations and identifying the effectiveness of 5S implementation. ‘5S’ in simple terms is a Japanese technique consisting of five ‘S’ terms namely Seiri (sorting), Seiton (set in order), Seiso (shine), Seiketsu (standardize) and Shitsuke (sustain) having a deep sense for managing the work place. The aim of the implementation of ‘5S’ in the organization is to enhance the productivity, safety, efficiency through effective workplace management. The need for the implementation of ‘5S’ in the organization came into existence due to unorganized work-stations, uncomfortable working environment and the excessive wastes in the company. Hence to get rid-off of the above factors, there was an urgent need for the successive implementation of ‘5S’ in the organization. During Implementation of 5-S Various Kaizen also being done.
Keywords: 5S, Workplace Management, Kaizen.
Title: Application of 5-S Technique in Manufacturing Industries in Simple Ways: A Case Study
Author: Avinaw Pratik
International Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology Research
ISSN 2348-1196 (print), ISSN 2348-120X (online)
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