Application of "Kaizen-5S" principle in Factory Z117

This model is applied to promote spirit of creativity of leaders and staff of businesses as each member is encouraged to contribute initiatives and innovations to raise productivity and reduce cost.

Factory Z117 under the General Department of Defense Industry is one of the military businesses applying this model. Since the “Kaizen-5S” principle was applied, the factory has made positive changes. 

From making parts only, Factory Z117 has mastered all stages of producing household products (folding beds, grills, wine racks, mixing bowls, and many other products), auxiliary industrial products (industrial sewing machine frames, motorcycle parts), precision mechanical components, and welding rods for export purpose. Factory Z117’s main export markets are European, American and Japanese countries.

Domestically, the factory focuses on producing parts for large joint venture companies such as Honda, Nissan, and Piaggio.

Below are photos of Factory Z117 applying the model.

The factory’s workers assisted by machines in manufacturing

A worker using machine to make bed fames

Workshops of the factory are clean. This photo is of Workshop A of Factory Z117.

Making defense industry products

Completed products introduced to customers

Translated by Tran Hoai