Estudo de caso da implantação das ferramentas de lean manufacturing em uma empresa de equipamentos para indústria química

Abstract

With the growing competitiveness of the market, it is necessary that companies seek to innovate and adapt themselves in order to have quality products with low costs. Although process optimization methodologies are common in large companies, it is possible to adapt them to micro and small companies, often with a low level of difficulty. The objective of this work is to perform an applied study on the Lean Manufacturing methodology in a micro company of equipment for the chemical industry. This methodology aims to eliminate waste, add value, ensure quality, and customer satisfaction. To carry out the work there was first the research planning, then the data collection and analysis, and then a conclusion with suggestions for improvement. All the data collected was diagnosed and associated with the Lean Manufacturing methodology, meeting the company's needs. As a tool, the process mapping and value flow mapping were used, which allowed the waste analysis during the production process and possible solutions to minimize the problems. All data and suggestions were presented to the company's management, and some of them are already being implemented. The present work allows people and companies that have little or no knowledge about management tools, to have an example of how this can be implanted in small companies.