Execução do kaizen em uma indústria de carrocerias metálicas

Abstract

Kaizen is a practice implemented in industries and concerns the implementation of improvements continuously, with the aim of reducing costs and increasing efficiency. This methodology is linked to the Toyota Production System, that is, lean manufacturing. This work aims to report the importance of lean manufacturing practices, specifically kaizen events, for continuous improvement in industries. At first, it presents the theoretical framework that underpins the work and student students how the process of executing a kaizen event took place. The action research took place through the application of the tool in a metallurgical plant in a metal bodywork industry in Northern Paraná. It was pointed out what waste was found in the perspective of lean manufacturing, as well as the opportunities for improvement found. Subsequently reported on how the improvement actions were carried out. At the end of the event, the results proved that kaizen is an effective tool for improvement and, consequently, collaborates to increase productivity and efficiency.