5S Conditions and Improvement Methodology in Apparel Industry in Pakistan

Abstract

The study has been taken after studying for 3 months at ten (10) different apparel industries in Pakistan. For development of textile and apparel sector of Pakistan a study has been conducted in apparel sector which is contributing on a very large scale in Pakistan export. The methodology that was adopted was started with making of a 5S committee and trained them over the 5S concept in detail. After training, an initial audit conducted and recorded the situation requiring 5S. After having the pictorial evidences, build an action plan to improve the situations. Thus in the end record the changes and standardize the process by putting it into an SOP. Thus the implementation of the concept can bring improvements in compliance and efficient workflow due to lesser machine breakdowns, lower defect rates, reduced inventory and effective problem visualization and addressing them before they aggravate.