The impact of implementation of 5S Methodology as tool for continuous improvement to the quality operations in industrial sector Case Study: COLDAIR Engineering Company for manufacturing and assembling

Abstract

The study aimed to identify the impact of implementing 5S methodology as a tool for continuous improvement of the quality of operations in the industrial sector in Sudan. The study was followed by the descriptive analytical method. The questionnaire was used as a data collection tool. The study population was represented by Coldair Engineering Company which is a company for the manufacturing and assembly of refrigerators and air conditioners. A random sample of 40 employees was selected (SPSS).The study concluded that the implementation of the concept of the 5S helps in the process of continuous improvement and also contributes effectively to improve the quality and effectiveness of the operations. The study also concluded that the implementation of the concept of the 5S clearly helps to reduce the time of completion of operations. The study recommended increasing the interest of companies and factories in the industrial sector in particular in the implementation of the concept of the 5S or similar concepts and increasing awareness of the employees in this concept and methods of application. The study also recommended more studies focusing on the concept of the 5S, its methods and the benefits of its application, this concept is in all sectors in Sudan whether it is industrial, medical or service sector.