Aspects about Implementation of Lean Manufacturing Principles for Quality Improvement in a Production System for Automotive Industry

摘要

Now, worldwide, the Lean Manufacturing system represents the most comprehensive management philosophy within a manufacturing process. One of the basic principles of Lean Manufacturing is 5S process which involves the risks and wastes eliminating and it is considered a key of worker and equipment's safety. Therefore, during the last years, 5S was expanded to 6S by the Safety adding. Thus, in this paper aspects about 6S process implementation on a manufacturing company of automotive components is presented. The monthly implementation extent of each 6S process indicators from 2013 until now is described, especially on the production lines of the factory. Finally, the major benefits of the introduction of the 6S principles in the company are highlighted.