IMPLEMENTATION OF 5S IN MANUFACTURING FIRM TO REDUCE DELIVERY TIME OF A PRODUC

Abstract

5S is a basic tool for cleaning, sorting, organizing and providing necessary groundwork for work place improvement. The system helps to organize a workplace for efficiency and productivity via monitoring an organized environment. This paper deals with the implementation of 5S methodology in the small scale manufacturing firm, located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. The problem of delay for dispatching machine on time, which were affecting relations with customer, is addressed. It has shown reduction in this delay after implementation of 5S. The use of planning tool and fishbone diagram are also demonstrated.