Análise do setor de almoxarifado: um estudo de caso sobre a importância da ferramenta 5S como estratégia na gestão de estoque

Abstract

This work aims to describe about the 5S tool, since its emergence, associating literary research with a proposal for the implementation of 5S, in a warehouse, aiming to optimize space. The 5S tool is part of the Lean Manufacturing philosophy, it emerged in Japan in 1950.The 5S tool is based on five senses, which are divided into: a sense of usefulness (Seiri), a sense of organization (Seiton), a sense of cleanliness (Seiso), a sense of standardization (Seiketsu) and a sense of self-discipline (Shitsuke). The purpose of 5S is the management of total quality in the processes, and throughout the work, qualities and difficulties for its implementation will be presented. The proposed implementation will be based on a warehouse of a company that provides mechanical maintenance services, located in the city of São Luís - Ma. The proposal was based on the practical application of the tool in the company in question, with the study of the warehouse environment , there were opportunities for improvement in various points, such as organization, control, safety and ergonomics and quality .With an effective application of the 5S program these problems related to these factors tend to decrease, according to the use of the 5S tool.