Perception about the 5S program: case study in a Mato-grossense rural property

Abstract

Agribusiness belongs to the representative sectors of the Brazilian economy and rural properties are part of it and its activities require management to make better use of its resources. Although they adopt modern production technologies, the way they manage their business needs to improve. Among the alternatives to improve the management/ organization of this environment, the 5S program can be adopted, which, although simple to apply, brings benefits. The five senses are: use, organization, cleanliness, standardization and discipline. As a way to contextualize the use of the 5S program, a case study was carried out on a rural property in Mato Grosso that has adopted 5S since 2012 and presents its perception. Based on documents and through a questionnaire directed at all levels of rural property, the data collected revealed that, similar to the urban context, in rural properties the program is apt to be adopted and provides improvements. With this, the study contributes to encourage rural managers regarding the implementation of this program and thus collaborate with the management, which needs improvement in the rural area. Based on documents and through a questionnaire directed at all levels of rural property, the data collected revealed that, similar to the urban context, in rural properties the program is apt to be adopted and provides improvements. Thus, the study contributes to encourage rural managers regarding the implementation of this program and thus collaborate with management, which needs to improve in the rural environment.