Explain the Five S's Adopted by Japanese Firms in an Effort

question 80

Essay

Explain the five S's adopted by Japanese firms in an effort to improve operations.

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Definitions:

Average Product

The amount of production divided by the input units, indicating the efficiency of production per input unit.

Semiconductor Chip

A small electronic device made of semiconductor material, used in a wide array of electronic circuits and devices for processing or controlling electrical signals.

Technological Improvements

Innovations and advancements in technology that enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality of goods and services.

Productivity

The measure of the efficiency of a person, machine, factory, system, etc., in converting inputs into useful outputs.