Implementation of 5S Practices in the Manufacturing Companies: A Case Study
5S practice is one of the techniques to improve quality environment, health and safety at the workplace. Evaluation of 5S practice can be done through implementation of 5S audit at each division in the company. Approach: Through 5S audit, it enables each company to identify the potential level of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Science Publications
2010
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/11160/1/Implementation_of_5S_Practices_in_the_Manufacturing_Companies_A_Case_Study.pdf http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/11160/ |
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| Institution: | Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | 5S practice is one of the techniques to improve quality environment,
health and safety at the workplace. Evaluation of 5S practice can be done through implementation of
5S audit at each division in the company. Approach: Through 5S audit, it enables each company to
identify the potential level of quality improvement and at the same time can analyze their ability and
weakness of each division in the company. Therefore, in order to assess the implementation of 5S
practice, two manufacturing companies were involved in this study. Results: The study started with
understanding background of the company, recognizing divisions to be assessed in the company and
come out with the complete 5S checklist for each division for auditing process. Based on the result,
both companies basically perform an excellent 5S practice, but there are a few weaknesses that still
need to be considered such as arrangement of the documents, tool and equipment.
Conclusion/Recommendations: Moreover, both companies agreed that the 5S practice is seen as an
effective technique that can improve housekeeping, environmental performance, health and safety
standards in their workplace. However, effort and participation from top management is a key factor
that determines the success of the 5S practice. |
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