International Journal of Engineering and Management Research (IJEMR)
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 2

Implementation of 5S Practices in a Small Scale Organization: A Case Study

  • Author:
  • Saad Shaikh1, Ansari Noor Alam2, Khan Naseem Ahmed2, Ishtiyak Sawant2, Sayyed Ziaul Hasan2
  • Total Page Count: 6
  • Page Number: 130 to 135

1Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Anjuman-I-Islam Kalsekar Technical Campus School of Engineering, Panvel, Mumbai University, Maharashtra, India

2 B.E. Mech.(Students), Anjuman-I-Islam Kalsekar Technical Campus School of Engineering, Panvel, Mumbai University, Maharashtra, India

Online published on 21 November, 2017.

Abstract

A small scale industry plays an important role in Indian economy. In an organization the prime importance is given to the quality and productivity. Since a problem come across due to the defects in materials, down time in production, working conditions, housekeeping etc. This case study deals with the 5S implementation in an industry, Implementation of 5S can result in considerable improvements in environmental performance beside with improved housekeeping and health and safety.[5]5S can improve the quality, productivity and working conditions in organizations.[5]

Keywords

5S, Strategic Planning, Down Time, Change