5S implementation
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan.
Implementation and evaluation of 5S techniques in a manufacturing industry - Siddique Sons Engineering
Najam ul Hassan Shah, Muhammad Ahsan, Zainab Nadeem
Department of Mechanical Engineering (6th Semester), University of Engineering and Technology
Lahore, Pakistan
Email: nuhshah@yahoo.com
Abstract:
Due to competitive industrial environment and current economical situation, the need for reducing process losses is growing continuously. This requires a cleaned and well-organized workspace to uncover problems and help workers visualize root causes of delays and defects. These improvements in the workshop make the core concept of “5S”. The 5S techniques originated in the best Japanese maintenance practices; involve the removal of unnecessary items, cleaning and proper arrangement of the equipment and their standardization resulting in increased efficiency of labor, equipment and space. This paper records the implementation and evaluation of 5S techniques in Siddique Sons Engineering, a Pakistani Electric Panels manufacturing company. The results of its implementation are analyzed and presented in the form of charts and tables. These results show the effectiveness of 5S techniques and benefits of its implementation. The 5S techniques being the base of the total productive maintenance (TPM) building block can be helpful for a company to advance towards the implementation of the pillars of TPM and other management techniques as well. The positive outcomes of this project work can also serve as a reference for the other companies motivating them towards its implementation. Keywords: 5S techniques, 5S, reduction in process losses, workspace organizing, TPM
1.
INTRODUCTION:
In today’s industrial set-up huge losses and wastage in the shop floors are of major concern. These include idle
machines, inactive manpower, and machine
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan.
Implementation and evaluation of 5S techniques in a manufacturing industry - Siddique Sons Engineering
Najam ul Hassan Shah, Muhammad Ahsan, Zainab Nadeem
Department of Mechanical Engineering (6th Semester), University of Engineering and Technology
Lahore, Pakistan
Email: nuhshah@yahoo.com
Abstract:
Due to competitive industrial environment and current economical situation, the need for reducing process losses is growing continuously. This requires a cleaned and well-organized workspace to uncover problems and help workers visualize root causes of delays and defects. These improvements in the workshop make the core concept of “5S”. The 5S techniques originated in the best Japanese maintenance practices; involve the removal of unnecessary items, cleaning and proper arrangement of the equipment and their standardization resulting in increased efficiency of labor, equipment and space. This paper records the implementation and evaluation of 5S techniques in Siddique Sons Engineering, a Pakistani Electric Panels manufacturing company. The results of its implementation are analyzed and presented in the form of charts and tables. These results show the effectiveness of 5S techniques and benefits of its implementation. The 5S techniques being the base of the total productive maintenance (TPM) building block can be helpful for a company to advance towards the implementation of the pillars of TPM and other management techniques as well. The positive outcomes of this project work can also serve as a reference for the other companies motivating them towards its implementation. Keywords: 5S techniques, 5S, reduction in process losses, workspace organizing, TPM
1.
INTRODUCTION:
In today’s industrial set-up huge losses and wastage in the shop floors are of major concern. These include idle
machines, inactive manpower, and machine