Otimização da performance de linha de produção: Um estudo em uma metalúgrica no município de Panambi/RS

Abstract

Lean production is understood as a productive management system, which with its tools seeks to eliminate waste in order to obtain a more efficient process. Many companies have been adopting this methodology to reduce their production costs and be more competitive in the market. Thus, this study aimed to propose the implementation of some of the lean production methodology tools in the straw chopper assembly line, in order to reduce lead time, balance operations and eliminate waste. This study was carried out at the company Bruning Tecnometal, where the current flow map was prepared, the waste points were verified and the future map was elaborated with suggestions for improvements aimed at the implementation of lean production tools, obtaining results in the reduction of lead time in 55%, in addition to improving the efficiency of the assembly line, with a 33% gain in productivity. With the implementation of continuous flow, balancing operations and reducing waste, it was possible to reduce labor by 25%, as these results improved line performance, resulting in a leaner, more organized and ergonomic process.