ABK - AOTS DOSOKAI

Tamilnadu Centre

Precot Meridian Ltd.

Coimbatore

Jointly Announce

" A O T S - N . D A M O T H A R A N 5 S T R O PH Y "

An Annual Award Programme for the

Best Implementation of
5S Techniques
in Textile Related Industries in South India

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Prelude:
The “5S Award” was introduced in the year 2001 by ABK-AOTS
DOSOKAI, Tamilnadu Centre, a registered society of Indian
professionals trained on Japanese Management Techniques. This
award is intended to promote the use of 5S Techniques among small
and medium sized industries in Tamilnadu.

From its inception, several industries across Tamilnadu have benefitted

from implementing 5S techniques and have participated in the 5S
Award competition. On experiencing and recognizing the importance
of these unique techniques, Precot decided to spread the
benefits of 5S techniques to textile industries. Precot has come
forward to jointly co-sponsor the “5S Award” with ABK-AOTS
DOSOKAI, Tamilnadu Centre. The joint annual trophy is called
“AOTS – N. DAMOTHARAN 5S TROPHY” in remembrance of late
Shri. N. Damotharan, the founder director of Precot.

Late Shri. N. Damotharan was the main architect who shaped the
growth and development of Precot. Under his dynamic leadership and
able guidance, the organization made rapid strides and established
itself as a market leader in its segment. He was a long-standing member
of the Council of Administration of South India
Textiles Research Association (SITRA), and his pioneering ideas have
served as a catalyst for the growth of the spinning industry in South
India.

We have instituted “AOTS – N. DAMOTHARAN 5S TROPHY”

exclusively for all textile related industries in South India in the year
2005. Many Textile industries from Spinning, Knitting, Weaving and
Garment units participated in the above competition.

What is 5S?
5S Techniques are the foundation for any TQM system. 5S system
improves workplace housekeeping and helps industries maintain a
clean and organized work place. 5S Techniques have been
implemented by several organizations as a part of their TQM
initiatives. It has 5 dimensions stated in Japanese starting with
letter ‘S’ and it helps companies maintain a better work place and
eliminate ‘Wasted Efforts.’
 SEIRI Sorting out items and clearing the unwanted ones.

SEITON Identifying and earmarking a place for every item and

keeping each item in its chosen place.
SEISO Keeping the Work place, Machinery and Material clean

SEIKETSU Standardizing work practices

SHITSUKE Establishing system for Training and Audit

Benefits of 5S:

Companies implementing 5S experience several benefits that

lead to improved processes and ultimately:

l Reduced Set-up Times

l Reduced Cycle Times
l Increased Floor Space
l Lower Accident Rate
l Less Wasted Labour
l Better Equipment Reliability

Benefits experienced by Precot:

Precot began to build the foundation for its TQM journey and adopted
5S technique in all its units. In the year 2003, units C and D of Precot
won the 1st Prize in “AOTS-CUMI Award” in recognition of the
outstanding contribution of employees in promoting good
Housekeeping and Discipline by implementing 5S techniques. And in
the year 2004, Precot’s M Unit won the runner-up prize.
Precot has profited largely through consistent 5S implementation in all
its facilities. The benefits experienced include:

l Change in Work Practices

l Reduction in Worker Absenteeism
l Improved Worker Morale
l Improved Resource Utilization
l Reduction in Customer Complaints
Implementation of 5S Techniques:
Companies interested in taking up the initiative can begin 5S
implementation along the following lines :

l Get in touch with ABK-AOTS, Tamilnadu Centre for training

materials and support.
l Train all employees with Visible Management Commitment.
l Begin Step-by-Step implementation in selected pockets.
l Regularly audit effectiveness of implementation and assess
readiness for awards.
l When ready, apply to AOTS for ‘5S’ Award.

5S Audit Details:
Interested companies should send in duly filled self-certified
application form (Enclosed with invitation) to ABK-AOTS DOSOKAI,
Tamilnadu Centre before the specified date. The 5S Audit will be
conducted in two levels.

Level I - Preliminary Audit:

ABK-AOTS DOSOKAI will scrutinize the applications and intimate
the short-listed companies for level I audit. If required, industries
located outside Chennai will have to take care of local hospitality
and travel of the auditors.

l All facilities of the short listed companies will be inspected and

auditors will rate the company on a 1000-point scale.
l In case of inconsistencies in implementation, necessary advice
and training for further improvements will be suggested and
provided.

Level II - Final Audit :

l Panel of ABK– AOTS DOSOKAI auditors and industry experts will
re-inspect companies short-listed for Final Audit.
l Final award-winning Companies or units will be chosen through
this final assessment.
Awards:

Rolling Trophy One Rolling Trophy for the

(For all segments) Best Company among all
segments
I Prize
(For each segment namely Spinning, Winner Trophy with Books
Weaving, Knitting & Finished Garment and Training materials
Units)
II Prize
(For each segment namely Spinning, Runner-up Trophy with
Weaving, Knitting & Finished Garment Books and Training materials
Units)

Certificates of Merit will be awarded to all the companies

who obtain more than 600 points in the 5S Audit.

Award Ceremony:
The 5S Audit will conclude with a one day seminar on “BEST 5S
PRACTICES” at Coimbatore.

During the seminar, the award-winning companies will be required to

make a presentation on their experiences during and after
implementation of the 5S Techniques.

The trophies will be awarded to the winning companies at a special

function at the end of the daylong seminar.

About ABK – AOTS DOSOKAI, Tamilnadu Centre:

ABK-AOTS DOSOKAI, Tamilnadu Centre (An Active Alumni Society of
Association for Overseas Technical Scholarship, Japan), is a registered
society formed voluntarily by Indian professionals trained in Japan. The
main activities of the center include organizing information about
Japanese industries through well-equipped library and information
system, conducting training programmes on Japanese Management
Techniques and conducting Japanese language classes.
About Precot Meridian Limited :
PRECOT is one of the leading textile mills in India with a diverse range of
products like cotton yarns, sewing threads, fabrics and garments with a
turnover of 400 Crores. It has a consistent history of growth and is
certified under ISO 9001 Quality system. The organization has been
accorded the status of “Export House” by the Cotton Textiles Export
Promotion Council of India (TEXPROCIL).

For Details Contact :

ABK-AOTS DOSOKAI
Tamilnadu Centre Phone : 044 2374 0318
3rd Floor, Chateau D’Ampa Fax : 044 2374 3575
#37, (110), Nelson Manickam Road E-mail : rangaots@eth.net
Aminjikarai, Chennai - 29 Web : www.abk-aots-alumni.org

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