Análise da aderência do sistema produtivo de uma empresa de confecções à manufatura LEAN

Abstract

One of the biggest challenges for companies today is improving their processes and reducing costs to become more competitive. In this context, lean manufacturing appears as an alternative, since it aims at the efficient use of resources, through its methodology, principles and practices. Thus, for the implantation and diagnosis of Lean Manufacturing in the production systems, there are the Value Stream Mapping and Benchmarking Lean methods. The last one was developed by the Production Systems Simulation Laboratory (LSSP) of the University Federal of Santa Catarina (UFSC). Therefore, this work objectives to describe the application of these two methods in a manufacturing company located in Fortaleza -CE, in order to analyze and to suggest improvements. These two models interact with each other being considered complementary, since both have strengths and limitations which can be joined to guarantee a robust assessment of the company. The methods application allowed to discover critical points and suggest actions related to the implementation of Lean Manufacturing. This is the key for the company to occupy a more competitive position in the fast fashion industry.