Aplicación de herramientas lean manufacturing en el Taller de Innovación y Desarrollo Tecnológico FISEI

Abstract

This research proposes introduction of Lean Manufacturing methodology in the facilities of the FISEI Workshop to reduce generated waste on its areas. To achieve the general objective of improving the internal conditions of the FISEI Workshop based on the development of lean manufacturing methodology, three stages were carried out: first, a process mapping was conducted to establish the internal activities of workshop, identifying waste classified as waiting times, excess inventory, unnecessary processes, and unused talent generated because arbitrary work. Second, using weighted factors method, 5S methodology was selected to improve internal conditions of plant based on the identified waste, implementing changes according to use of red cards that allowed carrying out all proposed actions. Finally, the sequence of activities of processes in FISEI Workshop was established through development of work instructions. It was concluded that the company improved order and cleanliness conditions under the principle of eliminating unnecessary objects and through delegation by the Committee which conducts periodic audits to ensure compliance with the standardization of 5S methodology.