Análise de desperdícios em uma fábrica de esquadrias de alumínio

Abstract

The study of waste resulting from the manufacture of aluminum frames gained relevance due to the global economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, which had an impact on productivity and global supply. Inflation and the consequent increase in the prices of inputs used by the manufacturing industry directly impacted the profitability of frame production. In this sense, it is noted that approximately 15% of the inputs purchased for this production are wasted, directly affecting the commercialization and the final price of the products. Therefore, the identification and reduction of waste are essential to ensure the improvement of the production of aluminum frames. This work aims to analyze the production process and waste in a small aluminum frame factory, which operates in the make to order system. Exploratory and applied research seeks to identify the main losses in manufacturing, analyze their causes and propose solutions to reduce them. The case study used the qualitative research method, in which a questionnaire was conducted with employees and the company's administrator, which enabled the identification of waste and its origins. Based on this determination, solutions were proposed to contain losses in the company's production process.