Redução de desperdícios aplicando o Lean Manufacturing em um centro de distribuição

Abstract

Lean Manufacturing is understood as a production management system, which, with its tools, aims to eliminate waste and failures, in order to obtain a more efficient and quality process. Therefore, with the application of this methodology throughout the production chain, from suppliers to the final customer, optimal results are sought from process improvements. In this context, the present work aims to develop the VSM to identify waste, points of improvement and good practices in the operations of a Distribution Center of a large food company, located in the state of Goiás. To carry out the study, the analysis of the 8 wastes was carried out and the VSM tool was used to survey the times and study of each activity. With the calculated times and the waste identified, it was possible to find the root causes of each problem and formulate actions such as proposals for improvements that can considerably increase the productivity of the entire DC. As suggested, the company can later use PDCA in its processes to minimize losses and ensure the standardization of improvements found, thus achieving better organizational results.