Optimización del proceso productivo en el área de postcosecha a través de un estudio de tiempos y movimientos en la Empresa Florícola Rosely Flowers

Abstract

This project was carried out in the Rosely Flowers Company located in Latacunga belonging to Cotopaxi province, with the objective of optimizing the production process by reducing unnecessary transport times through the study of times and movements. First, the compilation of bibliographical information referring to the 9'S methodology and time study was carried out. Then, the initial situation was assessed through flow diagrams, route diagrams and process diagrams, allowing to know the activities that take place in each work station from the reception of meshes to the storage of tobacco (packing boxes). Likewise, an initial 9'S audit was carried out, giving a result of 45%, which meant that the order, cleanliness and organization in the postharvest area was inadequate. In addition, the VSM (Value Stream Mapping) allowed to know how the efficiency of the process was, thus improving the initial work method, reflected in the results of initial vs. improved productivity, generating an additional income of $ 171,875.52 dollars per year. It is concluded that the application of tools such as Lean Manufacturing and time and motion studies reduce not only production time, but also unnecessary material movements, time-outs, bottlenecks, fatigue and physical wear of workers. It is recommended that audits be carried out from time to time by a person trained and knowledgeable in these tools in order to ensure compliance with the methodology.