Year: 2018
Type: book-chapter
Abstract: Nowadays, flexibility is of the utmost importance in organizations in order to respond quickly to customer requests.The implementation of Lean tools requires a major transformation in the company's culture; on the other hand, it also generates enormous advantages and enables great adaptability.5S is the foundation of Lean production systems.This is not merely a method of cleaning the work area; it also includes methods for sorting, organizing, cleaning and standardizing.This paper reflects the work carried out in a metalworking company.This basically involved analyzing all the problems observed in a machining cell in order to provide solutions.This was essentially undertaken through 5S methodology, but the process was also improved by resorting to other necessary tools and actions such as layout changes.This project aimed to improve the cell itself, making it a safer place to work.The tools implemented in the production cell have improved safety in the workstation, increased productivity and drastically reduced waste.
Language: English
Subfield: Strategy and Management
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2900937327