METODOLOGÍA PARA REDUCIR TIEMPOS DE PARO EN UNA LÍNEA DE PRODUCCIÓN DE ETIQUETAS

Abstract

This thesis describes a structured methodology in two phases. The first phase is the general study of a flexographic process, including those situations in the environment of the organization, characteristics of the process variables involved in the process, the areas most influential in the production process, among other situations. It also presents a general methodology for a flexographic process. In the second phase discusses a case study in a flexo company, which is a study from the general to a particular purpose, we analyze the downtime of two production lines with similar characteristics to generate indices support better decision making and improve productivity. To approach the issue was necessary to collect data from 2009 to know the overview of the organization under study, and then generate a database of the reasons for stopping the machine object of study; these data were generated from May 2010 through December 2010. During this period, statistical studies were performed to generate performance indicators of downtime. With the results was possible to analyze risk scenarios of downtime for the reasons associated with their respective costs. Finally, we suggest strategies for reducing downtime in a flexographic process, focused on improving the productivity of the process and developing a culture of continuous improvement