Energy Auditing of Bicycle Manufacturing Industry Under 5S Program

Abstract

5S-operation model is one tool of the Lean-philosophy. It stands for improving the order and cleanliness, and creating comfort and a safe working environment. The aim is to increase the productivity of labour. At the same time all the non-value adding actions, such as the time used for searching, should be cut out. The aim of this master´s thesis was to introduce Energy Conservation under the 5S-Program in Avon Cycles. In addition a plan to expand this operation model to other facilities in the company was created. 5S is a systematic technique used by organizations comes from five Japanese words; Seiri (sort), Seiton (set in order), Seiso (shine), Seiketsu (standardize), and Shitsuke (sustain). This system helps to organize a workplace for efficiency and decrease wasting and optimize quality and productivity via monitoring an organized environment. It also provides useful visual evidences to obtain more firm results. There is a real need for empirical studies in field of new management systems and their impact on company’s performance. This report shows the effect of 5S program on Energy Management Initiative taken by the team, how it has reduced energy use and enables optimization of energy resources. I have been involved with energy projects; this initiative offered the opportunity to challenge the assumption that grows due to lack of awareness in working parameter and lack of working standards By better overseeing vitality, this activity makes our industry a living research facility and a model for a more maintainable future. Responsibilities to lessen GHG (greenhouse gases) place energy management at the bleeding edge of our supportability endeavours. The main focus of many of these efforts has been to reduce energy use in Head Office buildings, beginning with lighting activities.