Propuesta de un modelo basado en Lean Manufacturing para la mejora del proceso productivo de una pyme del sector textil de la ciudad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

The objective of this thesis work is to develop a proposal for continuous improvement of the production process of a textile SME, based on the Lean manufacturing methodology, with the aim of achieving greater operational efficiency, minimizing errors and improving production times within the value chain. Through a detailed analysis of each link in the value chain, deficiencies were identified and solutions were proposed to improve the manufacturing process, which is the critical point of the company. Where to identify those bottlenecks, errors and waste that interrupt the continuous flow of processes, the Value Stream Mapping tool is used and information is collected through interviews, to establish all those delays and processes that do not add any value to the product for the final consumer. It was identified in the current VSM that delays begin in the patternmaking and cutting process due to discrepancies in delivery times from the maquiladoras, where the implementation of the proposals in the improvement plan allowed the final VSM to reduce lead time by 29.5% and the cycle time of the process by 50%. This will allow the company to increase its productivity by 50%.