Authors : L.I. Onyeji , M.O. Edoga , S. Umar and E.U. Aneke
Abstract: The store of Sinter plant, one of the Subsidiaries of Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL), was in a shady and untidy condition. Only the storekeeper could retrieve a spare part or tool from the store after a strenuous search for 15-20 min. This most often, led to delay in production and/or mix-up in materials when a spare part or tool (component) was urgently needed on the production/process line. A 5S programme focuses on having a visual order, organization, cleanliness and standardization. 5S Pillars which include; sorting (seiri), systematic arrangement (seiton), shining (seiso), standardizing (seiketsu) and self-Discipline (sustaining) (shitsuke) were employed to the store of sinter plant. The store was compartmentalized with the tools, spare parts, equipment, consumables, etc. arranged according to functions, sections and usage. Labeling and colour coded storage locations were used in achieving this. Atheistically, the store looks very beautiful. Sorting and retrieval of spare, tools, etc can now be carried out not only by the store-keeper but by any staff in <3 min. The overall result is an improved productivity, efficiency, service and safety in the Sinter Plant store of ASCL.
L.I. Onyeji , M.O. Edoga , S. Umar and E.U. Aneke , 2008. Enhancing Productivity and Safety in an Engineering System Using 5S: Sinter Plant Store of ASCL as a Case Study. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 3: 884-892.