Proposal to Enhance Productivity by Applying Lean Manufacturing Tools in a Fish Canning Company
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https://doi.org/10.26439/ciii2025.8647Palabras clave:
Fish processing industry, industrial production, simulation, SMED, TPMResumen
This project presents the design and partial implementation of a productivity improvement model based on Lean Manufacturing principles in a fish canning company. The approach involved a technical diagnosis and root cause analysis to identify key operational inefficiencies, primarily related to frequent equipment stoppages, prolonged changeover times, and a lack of process standardization. To address these issues, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) methodologies were applied, and their impact was assessed through simulation using Arena software. Results revealed significant productivity improvements. Labor productivity increased from 6 to 7 units/h, while annual defective output decreased from 372,370 to 86,310 cans. Changeover times were reduced from 23.8 to 8.1 min, and equipment failure rates declined from 13.67% to 4.59%. These improvements contributed to a higher level of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Additionally, the project enhanced operator skills, increased process stability, and strengthened operational discipline. The study demonstrates that Lean Manufacturing tools can be successfully adapted to the realities of small-scale fish processing operations, offering a viable pathway to boost competitiveness, reduce waste, and meet the demands of increasingly rigorous markets.
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