A implantação da metodologia lean no processo de abertura de tanques de armazenamento de uma empresa de distribuição de combustíveis

Abstract

Faced with such unstable scenarios, organizations need to achieve increasingly excellent results to remain competitive. Providing an environment open to change and focused on continuous improvement, through the implementation of the Lean methodology, becomes a differentiator. Whether through improving quality in processes or reducing waste in operations, the gains are evident. For a company in the fuel distribution segment, maintaining the cleanliness of storage tanks is crucial to the longevity of assets. The present work proposes the application of Kaizen in this routine process, with the aim of increasing reliability in execution and reducing accidents involving people. The proposal to employ the company’s intellectual capital in creating an unprecedented device to perform the task demonstrates the commitment of the teams and leaders to solving the problem presented. A low-cost and highly scalable initiative that proved to be very assertive and adherent to the purpose of simplifying everyday life and disseminating Lean thinking.