Implantação da manufatura enxuta: aumento de competitividade através do desenvolvimento de parcerias

Abstract

This study was conducted in a metalworking company, manufacturer of agricultural implements, which present problems of delays in delivery of products to customers. The aim was to integrate the supply chain to improve the company s competitiveness through the implementation of lean manufacturing and suppliers participation in this production model. To reach the proposed objective, the work was divided into two phases, the first was a case study and the second was an action research. The activities were initiated by the research planning. Then the data were collected through chrono-analysis, document analysis and questionnaires. After, was carried out through analyze the data, taking the actions and evaluation. The development activities followed the flow of the proposed activities and implementation of measures proposed improvements. It was observed that after the integration of suppliers in the chain of lean production there was a reduction of costs and benefits to the company's competitiveness, such as improved quality of inputs and raw materials. Thus, we conclude that the implementation of lean manufacturing through the integration of the supply chain improves the competitiveness of organizations.