Una Propuesta para la Implementación de la Metodología 5S en Microempresas del Sector panadero

Abstract

Bakery microenterprises are typically defined by artisanal processes, limited equipment, and small staff, fostering close customer relationships but often incurring financial losses that threaten long-term productivity and growth. This study proposes the 5S methodology—Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain—as a systematic framework for continuous improvement in such enterprises. The research methodology comprises a comprehensive review of 5S principles, an exploratory analysis of persistent operational challenges within bakery microenterprises, and the identification of complementary quality tools suited to their context. Based on these insights, a tailored implementation roadmap is developed, detailing step-by-step procedures, performance metrics, and record-keeping mechanisms from initial deployment through ongoing monitoring. Expected outcomes include enhanced workplace organization, reduced waste, improved process efficiency, and strengthened organizational discipline, ultimately supporting sustained productivity gains and competitive growth.

Keywords: 5S implementation, bakery microenterprises, continuous improvement, productivity, sustainable growth.