Análise de melhoria contínua na preparação de kit em uma fábrica de motores

Abstract

The automotive sector has great competitiveness and the reduction of production costs is important factor for companies to remain in the market. Using lean thinking, waste can be reduced, and productivity increased, consequently reducing production costs. This study aims to analyze the use of the Kaizen concept in a kit preparation area, along with other lean thinking tools in a kit preparation area of an engine factory that is part of a multinational automotive industry located in Brazil. The study was carried out in an engine factory of a multinational automotive group. This study shows a reduction of 45% in the picking area, a 33% increase in value added and the reduction of 7 to 5 operators, using simple and low cost solutions.