Improved Methodology for Storage and Quick Retrieval of Hard Files using 5s Principles
Ameya Deokar · International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology · 2017
Certain departments of large organizations have to maintain heavy amount of data in printed form. This includes project wise files, meeting reports, important project related documents etc. for each year since the inception of the company. It is a very tough task to maintain all these files, prevent them from damage over the years, avoiding filing of unimportant or obsolete information and more importantly, finding the exact file whenever it is required for reference. Similar problem was faced by the Purchasing Project Management Department of a leading vehicle manufacturing company in Pune to maintain its hard files. This paper talks about how the problem is addressed and solved by adopting a systematic approach and the resultant time savings by implementation of the 5-S principles, at the same time ensuring ergonomics and human comfort. It also talks about the time savings achieved through this new system.