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Implementation of the Lean Manufacturing 6S Technique - Case Study

Authors
Cristina Ileana Pascu1, *, Raluca Malciu1, Claudiu Nicolicescu1, Stefan Gheorghe1
1University of Craiova, 200512, Craiova, Romania
*Corresponding author. Email: ileana.pascu@edu.ucv.ro
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Cristina Ileana Pascu
Available Online 30 May 2023.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-152-4_53How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Lean principles; 6S technique; quality; safety; indicators
Abstract

Lean Manufacturing is an integrated socio-technical system, whose main objective is to eliminate waste. One of the basic techniques of Lean Manufacturing is the 6S technique which helps to improve productivity. The 6S technique is not only the basis for all improvements, but also it supports the positive motivation of employees and ensures a pleasant working environment and fewer quality problems. Last but not the least, it contributes greatly to the company image. In this paper, aspects about the 6S technique implementation on a manufacturing company of upholstered furniture are presented, the process being implemented from 2020. The progress of the 6S technique indicators (Safety, Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize and Sustain) were monitored and corrective measures were applied for the occurred problems. The implementation of the 6S technique was successful in both production and office areas and great improvements were noticed, as following: increase of workers and machines safety, stocks level reducing, quality improving, mistakes prevention by visual management, over-processing and waste elimination. One of the major benefits of the applying the 6S technique in the company is considered the employees morale increase because anyone works more efficiently in an orderly and clean workplace.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference of Mechanical Engineering (ICOME-2022)
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Atlantis Highlights in Engineering
Publication Date
30 May 2023
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978-94-6463-152-4
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2589-4943
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10.2991/978-94-6463-152-4_53How to use a DOI?
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