OCTOBER 19-20, 2012 - YMCA University of Science & Technology

Proceedings of the National Conference on
Trends and Advances in Mechanical Engineering,
YMCA University of Science & Technology, Faridabad, Haryana, Oct 19-20, 2012
IMPROVING THE ORGANISATION THROUGH 5S
METHODOLOGY
Ravinder Kumar Panchal
M.Tech, Manufacturing & Automation, YMCA University of Science & Technology, Faridabad
Mobile No: +91-9315133048, e-mail: ravi1981988@yahoo.co.in
Abstract
This paper focused on the methodology adopted in 5S and implementation of the same in a company. It can be
observed that introducing the 5S rules bring the great changes in the company, for example: process improvement
by costs’ reduction, increasing of effectiveness and efficiency in the processes, maintenance and improvement of the
machines’ efficiency, safety increasing and reduction of the industry pollution, proceedings according to decisions.
The 5S methodology permits to analyse the processes running on the workplace. The 5S is the methodology of
creation and maintaining well organized, clean, high effective and high quality workplace. Own research clearly
showed, that very essential is training of workers about the 5S rules. Essential thing is to divide activities on some
main steps and to maintain the continuous improvement. The 5S method begins each programme of improvement in
a company and can be used in all companies. Its result is the effective organization of the workplace. This paper
shows the effect of implementation of the 5S rules in the production process.
Key words: The 5S methodology, Quality management, TPM
Introduction
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) [1] is a productive maintenance system requiring the participation of all
departments in order to obtain maximum equipment efficiency in an organization, which involves all human
resources. It is defined as the integrity of effective maintenance and autonomous maintenance activities conducted
by all personnel as in small group activities
In the frames of implementation of the Total Productive Maintenance on the operating level more and more popular
becomes the idea of so called 5S.
The 5S method begins each programme of improvement. It is the tool for helping the analysis of processes running
on the workplace. The 5S is the methodology of creation and maintaining well organized, clean, high effective and
high quality workplace. Its result is the effective organization of the workplace, reduction of work’s environment,
elimination of losses connected with failures and breaks, improvement of the quality and safety of work [2]
It has been targeted to set this as a guide for the directors of the company and the researches working in this field.
The philosophy of the 5S has its roots in Japan. Name 5S is the acronym of five Japanese words of the following
meanings:
The 5S Methodology
S means [3]
Seiri (sorting, organization of the workplace, elimination of unnecessary materials). Refers to the practice of sorting
through all the tools, materials, etc., in the work area and keeping only essential items. Everything else is stored or
discarded. This leads to fewer hazards and less clutter to interfere with productive work.
Seiton (set in order, place for everything).Focuses on the need for the workplace in order. Tools, equipment, and
materials must be systematically arranged for the easiest and the most efficient access. There must be a place for
everything, and everything must be in its place.
Seiso (shine, cleaning, removing of wastes, dust etc.). Indicates the need to keep the workplace clean as well as neat.
Cleaning in Japanese companies is a daily activity. At the end of each shift, the work area is cleaned up and
everything is restored to its place.
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