How to improve manufacturing process implementing 5S practices: A case study

Abstract

This paper presents the practical implementation of 5S method, which is used to improve the quality and safety in organization. 5S, which comes from the Japanese words (translated in English: sort, set, shine, standardize and sustain), is a practice based on Lean Management system which brings many advantages to the organizations and employees. The practice shows that the activities of 5S methods can be effectively and easily implemented to industry. The main aim of this paper is to describe the implementation of 5S method at a chosen workplace and present its positive impact on quality, safety and ergonomic improvement.