5 S at a large enterprise

Abstract

The authors expound the 5S method which defines the success of any other productivity improvement technique at an enterprise. 5S is applicable in any area of the work-process. However it primarily used at the operational level to maintain order, cleanliness and supports continues improvements, even so the use of 5S can produce similarly significant results in office areas. This paper underlines the advantages of 5S mainly at the operational level through the example of a large enterprise. This paper gives an overview of 5S solutions in the practice showing its main features and benefits for the enterprise.