The application of 6S methodology as a lean improvement tool in an ink manufacturing company

N. Sukdeo

doi:10.1109/IEEM.2017.8290176

The application of 6S methodology as a lean improvement tool in an ink manufacturing company

N. Sukdeo

Quality and Operations Management

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Abstract

The lean 6S methodology, which comprises of 5S + safety, is a powerful and effective lean improvement tool which can be applied to any type or size of organisation. The traditional 5S was expanded to 6S in order to incorporate the concept of safety awareness in the organisation. It can be adapted to all processes within any organisation or industry. The 6S pillars are; sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain and safety. The purpose of this paper is to explore the application of the 6S methodology as a lean tool, in order to reduce waste, improve quality, increase productivity and enhance organisational performance. Two data collection methods were used to ensure the proper implementation of the lean 6S methodology. Within the framework of this case study, a 6S audit was conducted over a 8 week period and the audit score showed an increase from a score of 50 in week one to 90 in week 8, and organisational photography was utilised as a research tool to indicate the before and after application of lean 6S. By ensuing the 6S methodology, a significant improvement in safety, productivity, job satisfaction, quality initiatives, efficiency and housekeeping, can be achieved.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2017 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2017
Publisher	IEEE Computer Society
Pages	1666-1671
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	9781538609484
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM.2017.8290176
Publication status	Published - 2 Jul 2017
Event	2017 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2017 - Singapore, Singapore Duration: 10 Dec 2017 → 13 Dec 2017

Publication series

Name	IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
Volume	2017-December
ISSN (Print)	2157-3611
ISSN (Electronic)	2157-362X

Conference

Conference	2017 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2017
Country/Territory	Singapore
City	Singapore
Period	10/12/17 → 13/12/17

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

6S methodology
lean tool
organisational performance
quality improvement

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous)
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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Sukdeo, N. (2017). The application of 6S methodology as a lean improvement tool in an ink manufacturing company. In 2017 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2017 (pp. 1666-1671). (IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management; Vol. 2017-December). IEEE Computer Society. https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM.2017.8290176

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Sukdeo, N 2017, The application of 6S methodology as a lean improvement tool in an ink manufacturing company. in 2017 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2017. IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, vol. 2017-December, IEEE Computer Society, pp. 1666-1671, 2017 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2017, Singapore, Singapore, 10/12/17. https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM.2017.8290176

The application of 6S methodology as a lean improvement tool in an ink manufacturing company. / Sukdeo, N.
2017 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2017. IEEE Computer Society, 2017. p. 1666-1671 (IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management; Vol. 2017-December).

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