Análise da implementação de um sistema MES em uma linha de produção de grampos para feixe de mola

Abstract

This study presents the analysis of the implementation of a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) in a production line of U-bolts for truck leaf springs. The objective was to improve traceability, optimize production times, and reduce lead time through the digitalization of manufacturing processes. The methodology involved process mapping, the implementation of the MES system integrated with the company's ERP, real-time data collection on the shop floor, and the development of a computational simulation in Python to validate the gains achieved. The results demonstrated that the traceability provided by the MES enabled the identification of bottlenecks, the optimization of production sequencing based on tooling groupings, and a significant reduction in lead time. The simulation showed strong adherence to the actual production data, validating the effectiveness of the proposed model. Additionally, the automation of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), performance, availability, and quality indicators allowed for continuous monitoring of production efficiency, highlighting the importance of digital technologies for improving industrial processes. It is concluded that the implementation of the MES system, together with computational simulation, significantly contributed to operational efficiency and production predictability.