5S is a powerful tool for enhancing productivity in the workplace. It is a tool that is easy to plan and implement. The implementation of 5S does involve challenges but these can be overcome through a collaborative approach and a problem-solving mindset. The involvement of the team under an able leadership is a must to achieve success in 5S. If successful, 5S can play a crucial role in the implementation of Lean manufacturing in an organization. The tool is now also being used in service organizations to leverage its potential ability to improve productivity.
About the Expert
Venkatesh Ganapathy lives in Bangalore and teaches courses for business management courses. He worked in the corporate world for two decades before moving to full-time academia. He has authored several books on Book Boon and is associated with Book Boon since 2014. Venkatesh is passionate about writing and research. His areas of interest include retail marketing and innovation management. He provides strategic advice to start-ups and has mentored thousands of students in the last decade. His works have been published in national and international journals of repute.
