Challenges and Critical Success Factors in 5S System Implementation in Selected Manufacturing Companies in Thailand
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Although the five S (5S) methodology may appear to be an uncomplicated, systematic approach for workplace organization, literatures show that many organizations struggle in implementing it successfully and sustainably. The study aims to develop a better understanding of the constraints and challenges, as well as the critical factors for success from the lived experiences and perspectives of 5S implementers. A qualitative approach was utilized in which primary data were collected from research participants from different manufacturing companies in Thailand. Findings showed that human-related, and material and immaterial factors stall 5S efforts. Based on these findings, a multi-dimensional approach for developing 5S culture in the organization is recommended to control, connect and move resources and people towards action to achieve an organized workplace through 5S.
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บทความ ข้อมูล เนื้อหา รูปภาพ ฯลฯ ที่ได้รับการตีพิมพ์ในวารสารฯ ถือเป็นลิขสิทธิ์ของวารสารฯ หากบุคคลหรือหน่วยงานใดต้องการนำทั้งหมดหรือส่วนหนึ่งส่วนใดไปเผยแพร่ต่อหรือเพื่อกระทำการใดๆ จะได้รับอนุญาต แต่ห้ามนำไปใช้เพื่่อประโยชน์ทางธุรกิจ และห้ามดัดแปลง
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