A utilização do ciclo PDCA para melhoria dos indicadores de gestão ambiental em uma empresa de cadeados

Abstract

Aiming to improve the performance of environmental management indicators, this study proposes the implementation of the PDCA Cycle as a continuous improvement tool. To achieve this, experimental data were initially collected over a period of three months to establish a profile of water usage in the production process. After analyzing these data, deviations were identified, both positive (above the reference value) and negative (below the reference value). In order to analyze, list possible root causes, and mitigate these deviations, the implementation of the PDCA Cycle was proposed. With the aid of the Ishikawa Diagram tool, it was possible to identify the potential causes of excessive water consumption, which were categorized into six groups: method, measurement, workforce, material, environment, and machinery. Through the monitoring of the collected data, peaks in water consumption were observed, potentially indicating process-related issues. Throughout the study, these causes were listed and analyzed. In the final stage of the PDCA Cycle implementation, action plans were developed based on the results of the Ishikawa Diagram. This research identified nine possible causes to be analyzed, leading to the development of an action plan containing nine measures to be evaluated and implemented by the company.