Management Systems in Production Engineering (Dec 2024)

Implementation and Benefits of the 5S Method in Improving Workplace Organisation – A Case Study

  • Mazur Magdalena,
  • Korenko Maroš,
  • Žitňák Miroslav,
  • Shchur Taras,
  • Kiełbasa Paweł,
  • Dostál Petr,
  • Dzhidzhora Oleg,
  • Idzikowski Adam

DOI
https://doi.org/10.2478/mspe-2024-0047
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 32, no. 4
pp. 498 – 507

Abstract

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The article deals with the use of the 5S methodology in an organization. It focuses on the implementation of 5S in an organization involved in the production and processing of metal components for the automotive industry. 5S is a Japanese methodology that was first applied in the automotive industry to improve productivity. The article is dedicated to the basic principles of lean manufacturing.The practical part analyses the state of the workplaces before the introduction of 5S and the actual implementation of this methodology. The implementation of 5S brings a number of benefits to the organization, including:

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