The 5S methodology as a Lean Manufacturing tool: impact on work organization and occupational safety in industrial processes - RSL

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https://doi.org/10.15649/2346030X.5806

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5s methodology, industrial processes, lean manufacturing, occupational safety, process organization

Abstract

Industrial companies operate in a highly competitive environment, which requires the adoption of methodologies that generate strategic advantages. This SLR aims to analyze the impact of the 5S Methodology as a Lean Manufacturing tool in the organization of work and occupational safety in industrial processes, focusing on studies published in the last five years, with the purpose of identifying benefits, limitations and trends in its application. Fifty articles have been selected, highlighting how the implementation of this tool contributes to order, standardization, waste reduction and improvement of organizational discipline. The results show evidence of conformity on the improvements and benefits after the implementation of 5S to generate more efficient and safe work environments, even in the face of barriers and limitations due to resistance to change by personnel and insufficient commitment from the management level. The conclusions emphasize that the 5S methodology transcends continuous improvement by consolidating itself as a strategic resource that boosts organizational efficiency and sustainability; its application optimizes work spaces, reduces losses and fosters a culture of discipline and responsibility that strengthens productivity and safety. However, resistance to change and cultural barriers continue to be the main challenges for its long-term consolidation in industrial environments.

Author Biographies

  • Kryzia Ariana Enriquez-Saldarriaga, Universidad Tecnológica del Perú - Ica, Perú

    Estudiante de Ingeniería Industrial en la Universidad Tecnológica del Perú, destacada por mi compromiso con la excelencia académica y la mejora continua. He obtenido la Beca por Excelencia Académica de manera consecutiva durante todos los años de mi formación universitaria, reflejando un alto rendimiento sostenido y una sólida disciplina académica. Formo parte del programa Prestigio Generación Top UTP, el cual reconoce a los mejores estudiantes de la universidad por su desempeño integral y potencial de liderazgo. Mi interés profesional se orienta al desarrollo de soluciones innovadoras en gestión de procesos, mejora continua y sostenibilidad industrial, con enfoque en la investigación aplicada y la optimización de sistemas productivos.
                                       

  • Leslie Marian Alarcón-Otero, Universidad Tecnológica del Perú - Ica, Perú

    Estudiante de Ingeniería Industrial y me considero una persona proactiva, organizada y comprometida con la mejora continua, con interés en la optimización de procesos, la gestión de calidad y la eficiencia operativa. Cuento con experiencia en el área de atención al cliente, donde fortalecí mis habilidades de comunicación, resolución de problemas y orientación al servicio. Además, gestiono mi propio emprendimiento, lo que me ha permitido desarrollar competencias en ventas, planificación, diseño y gestión de pedidos, así como un fuerte sentido de responsabilidad y liderazgo. He participado en voluntariados como “Colegio Seguro”, enfocado en la seguridad y el bienestar estudiantil, y en la Starkey Foundation, donde colaboré como traductora voluntaria en campañas de apoyo auditivo, reforzando mi empatía, trabajo en equipo y capacidad para adaptarme a entornos diversos.

  • Carmen Luz Cuba-Cornejo, Universidad Tecnológica del Perú - Ica, Perú

    Ingeniera Química, Doctora en Gestión Ambiental. Magíster en Ingeniería de Minas y Metalurgia, con mención en Gestión Integrada de Medio Ambiente, Seguridad, Salud Ocupacional y Calidad en la Minería Egresada de la segunda Maestría en Ingeniería Química por la Universidad Nacional San Luis Gonzaga. Docente en la Universidad Nacional San Luis Gonzaga y en la Universidad Tecnológica del Perú, sede Ica. Investigador RENACYT Poseo experiencia en el sector alimentario, gestión de recursos hídricos, tecnología del gas natural, así como en la docencia universitaria a nivel de pregrado y posgrado. Código Renacyt: P0094008

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K. A. Enriquez-Saldarriaga, L. M. Alarcón-Otero, and C. L. Cuba-Cornejo, “The 5S methodology as a Lean Manufacturing tool: impact on work organization and occupational safety in industrial processes - RSL”, AiBi Revista de Investigación, Administración e Ingeniería, vol. 13, no. 3, pp. 1–20, Sep. 2025, doi: 10.15649/2346030X.5806.
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