Lean-SLP production model to reduce lead time in SMEs in the plastics industry: A Empirical Research in Perú

  • David Cordova-Pillco
  • , Mirian Mendoza-Coaricona
  • , Juan Quiroz-Flores

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Abstract

The current context of the plastic manufacturing sector has suffered a significant alteration in recent years due to external factors such as the pandemic caused by Covid-19. On the other hand, at the national level it has been detected that 64% of companies use only between 61% and 70% of their installed capacity. In addition, the sector's profitability has fallen by 3% in the last 8 years. In this sense, this research work took as a case study an SME in the plastic sector to determine the leading causes directly related to efficiency and productivity problems. Such causes have resulted in the delayed of delivering orders, consequently lowering profitability; the reversal of loss has been the main incentive of this work. By understanding the roots of the problem, we propose the development of a double-focus optimization model that values both the operational improvement and the working conditions, such as team spirit that motivate the actions of the collaborators. This model utilizes tools corresponding to the Lean andSystematic LayoutPlanning (SLP)methodology. Moreover, the novelty of this proposal is the integration of a sustainability phase with a focus on continuous improvement over time by incorporating these tools as part of the company's routine. Finally, some of the main results obtained from this research were an increase of the order fulfillment index by 13.4%, a reduction of the effort of the operators by 62%, a decrease of the set-up time by 57%, and an increase of the Overall EquipmentEffectiveness (OEE) by7%.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication20th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology
Subtitle of host publication"Education, Research and Leadership in Post-Pandemic Engineering: Resilient Inclusive and Sustainable Actions", LACCEI 2022
EditorsMaria M. Larrondo Petrie, Jose Texier, Andrea Pena, Jose Angel Sanchez Viloria
PublisherLatin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions
ISBN (Electronic)9786289520705
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022
Event20th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology, LACCEI 2022 - Boca Raton, United States
Duration: 18 Jul 202222 Jul 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
Volume2022-July
ISSN (Electronic)2414-6390

Conference

Conference20th LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education Caribbean Conference for Engineering and Technology, LACCEI 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoca Raton
Period18/07/2222/07/22

Keywords

  • 5S
  • Order delivery fulfillment
  • Plastic industry
  • Set up time
  • Systematic layout planning (SLP)
  • Total productive maintenance (TPM)

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