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What is 5S

Chapter 8
Handbook of Research on Design and Management of Lean Production Systems
5S is a lean method for workplace organization. The term 5S comes from the Japanese words Seiki (sort), Seiton (set in order), Seiso (shine), Seiketsu (standardize) and Shitsuke (sustain). Through 5S initiatives can be achieved.
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Implementing Lean in Engineer-to-Order Manufacturing: Experiences from a ETO Manufacturer
Dominik T. Matt (Free University of Bolzano, Italy) and Erwin Rauch (Free University of Bolzano, Italy)
Copyright: © 2014 |Pages: 25
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-5039-8.ch008
Abstract
This chapter reviews the state of the art in engineer-to-order production and non-repetitive production to give an overview of existing research and applications of Lean in this sector. Afterwards, a real case study at a medium-sized ETO manufacturer shows an approach to implement Lean Production in such a non-repetitive manufacturing environment. The experiences from the case study illustrate that the suitability of certain lean methods, such as value stream mapping or Kanban is limited, while other lean methods, such as 5S, CIP, or a material-oriented layout, brought significant changes. In the consolidation phase of the Lean production system, the authors defined a Lean-Toolset with the most suitable lean methods for engineer-to-order manufacturing systems. A core aspect of the Lean implementation was the desired mind-change of the employees. The chapter closes with a short description of the achieved results in the case study and gives an outlook to further research activities.
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Chapter 16
Understanding the Implementation of Lean Philosophy in Warehouse Management
It represents a lean tool whose objectives are the organization of the workplace, the standardization of work processes efficiently, and the transformation of employees' attitudes, values, and behavior.
Published in Chapter: Understanding the Implementation of Lean Philosophy in Warehouse Management; From: Change Management During Unprecedented Times
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Chapter 10
Smart Territories, Collaborative Entrepreneurship, and Eco-Friendly Tourism for Development: El Boalo-Cerceda-Mataelpino (Madrid, Spain) Case
Formed by the acronym ( seiri, seiton, seiso, seiketsu , and shitsuke ), its objective is to increase the quality and efficiency in the production process of a good or service, as well as to reduce the waste of productive resources.
Published in Chapter: Smart Territories, Collaborative Entrepreneurship, and Eco-Friendly Tourism for Development: El Boalo-Cerceda-Mataelpino (Madrid, Spain) Case; From: Handbook of Research on Smart Territories and Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for Social Innovation and Sustainable Growth
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Chapter 1
Quality Management Principles Application to Higher Educational Institutions
Formed by five Japanese concepts: Seiri (Sort), Seiton (Set in order), Seiso (Shine), Seiketsu (Standardize), and Shitsuke (Sustain), 5S is a systematic technique to maximize efficiency and productivity by increasingly avoiding the waste of resources.
Published in Chapter: Quality Management Principles Application to Higher Educational Institutions; From: Quality Management Principles and Policies in Higher Education
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Chapter 6
Lean, Green, and Agile Supply Chain Practices
Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain are the five steps in the 5S process for building a more organized and productive workplace. The 5S methodology lays the groundwork for introducing subsequent levels of lean production equipment and techniques.
Published in Chapter: Lean, Green, and Agile Supply Chain Practices; From: Emerging Trends in Sustainable Supply Chain Management and Green Logistics
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Chapter 16
Lean Manufacturing: Principles, Tools, and Practices
It consists of five housekeeping tools that help to manage the factory floor visually.
Published in Chapter: Lean Manufacturing: Principles, Tools, and Practices; From: Handbook of Research on Applied Optimization Methodologies in Manufacturing Systems
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