Open AccessThe Implementation of Kaizen and 5S concept for Overall Improvement of an Agricultural Organisation
Author(s) -
Wong Ai Moi,
Sii How Sing
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of scientific research in science, engineering and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2395-1990
pISSN - 2394-4099
DOI - 10.32628/ijsrset196656
Subject(s) - kaizen , housekeeping , pdca , standardization , process (computing) , process management , total productive maintenance , business , total quality management , operations management , agriculture , manufacturing engineering , computer science , lean manufacturing , engineering , quality management , management system , production (economics) , economics , ecology , biochemistry , chemistry , macroeconomics , biology , gene , operating system
The objective of this study is to implement some of the Kaizen and 5S principles borrowed from Toyota's operation management systems and process improvements to help smallholder farmers become more productive and efficient. The paper systematically analyses, categorises, and reviews methodically the published literature. A series of case studies were conducted in an indoor hydroponic farm located in an urban area. The Kaizen and 5S principles in the organization have been implemented and analysed. Based on the outcomes of the case studies, it can be stressed that by the introduction and implementation of the Kaizen and 5S principles brings significant changes and improvements in the organisation in terms of increasing in effectiveness and efficiency in the operational processes, improved visual management of the process, improved safety and morale of the workers, improved housekeeping, waste elimination and standardization. The outcomes of this study have demonstrated that the Kaizen and 5S principles and techniques are equally applicable for agricultural organisations rather than manufacturing sectors.