IMPLEMENTING 5S PROGRAM IN MANUFACTURING FACILITIES

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

5S is a system to reduce waste and optimize productivity through maintaining an orderly workplace and using visual cues to achieve more consistent operation result. The term refers to five steps- sort, set in order, shine standardize and sustain- that are also sometimes known as the pillars of a visual workplace. 5S programs are usually implemented by small teams working together to get material closer to operation, right at worker fingertips and organized and labelled to facilitate operations with the smallest amount of wasted time and material. The 5S system is a good starting point for all improvement effort aiming to drive out waste form the manufacturing process, and ultimately improve a company’s bottom line by improving products and services, and lowering cost. Many companies are seeking to making operations more efficient, and the concept is especially attractive to older manufacturing facilities looking to improve the bottom line by reducing their cost.

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