Enhancing Competitive Advantage in These Pandemic Times Through 5S Concept: The Case of a Rubber Company in Vietnam.

The term 5S is a list of five Japanese words, viz., seiri (sort), seiton (set in order), seiso (shine), seiketsu (standardize), and shitsuke (sustain). The need for the 5S technique comes from the unorganized workplace. Implementing 5S helps manufacturers eliminate waste and boost productivity, which is critical for the companies to survive during hard times. This paper aims to analyze the implementation and benefits of 5S during the Covid-19 pandemic at one of the biggest rubber companies in Vietnam through qualitative research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]