Desarrollo de un modelo productivo que permita incrementar la capacidad de la línea de semisólidos y a la vez optimizar los recursos de la empresa de cosméticos.

Abstract

The investigation began with the future demand done by the cosmetics company; under this premise, an initial diagnosis was perform using time study; due to the variability of the data, was possible to stablish that process was not fully controlled. With this study, a statistical process control was perform; obtained data showed that manufacturing operation in the area of semisolid was not controlled. To determine causes for that, the Ishikawa diagram was used and further meetings with technical staff were carry out, to determine causes, effects and possible solutions by means of their “Know How". By implementing infrastructure, supplies improvement, machinery, and personnel training, it was possible to have the process under control; after those improvements, reduction in time variability was obtained and possible to define a standard time for the manufacturing process. With a controlled operation, a balance of lines was carry out. It demonstrate that additional labor and machinery was necessary, in order to achieve annual production of 794t; initially it was thought that only one worker will be necessary to hire to cover projected production, but it was not so; it were necessary to evaluate five options with cost analysis and feasibility. Finally, it was determine that is necessary to incorporate one operator, to improve and overhaul 3 tons equipment as well, with at a cost of $ 112 430.00 through five years investment. The implementation of this project enabled to reach goals.