Title: Analytical hierarchy process for selecting best attributes for successful 5S implementation

Authors: Jugraj Singh Randhawa; Inderpreet Singh Ahuja

Addresses: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Global Institute of Management and Emerging Technologies, Amritsar, Punjab, India ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, Punjabi University, Patiala, 147001, Punjab, India

Abstract: 5S technique requires significant attributes for its successful implementation in the manufacturing organisations. Successful adoption of 5S philosophy necessitates the involvement from top management to bottom level of employees and many other attributes in the organisations in order to establish an appropriate platform for the implementation of other lean manufacturing initiatives. The research helps to select the best attributes thorough the attempt by developing a model of 5S technique decision making by utilising the analytical hierarchy process (AHP). The research paper presents the framework for selecting the best attributes for the successful implementation of 5S technique which act as base foundation for standing the pillars of other quality tools and enhance the business excellence. The significant attributes highlighted in this study can guide the top management to focus on crucial areas and allocating necessary resources for ensuring successful 5S implementation in manufacturing organisations. Further, the study also establishes AHP framework for providing the justification of 5S implementation in manufacturing organisations.

Keywords: 5S; lean manufacturing; attributes; analytical hierarchy process; AHP; manufacturing organisations; business excellence.

DOI: 10.1504/IJPQM.2018.091167

International Journal of Productivity and Quality Management, 2018 Vol.24 No.1, pp.33 - 58

Received: 04 Oct 2016
Accepted: 19 Feb 2017
Published online: 13 Apr 2018 *

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