Aplicação do mapeamento do fluxo de valor em uma fábrica de cânulas

Abstract

This paper aims to describe an application of Value Stream Mapping in a surgical products industry. Used for more than 20 years and coming from the Toyota Production System and Lean Manufacturing, this methodology allows the understanding of the entire production flow, besides being focused on the elimination of sources of waste and activities that do not add value to the final product. Therefore, it was to analyze the cannulae (needles) production of the plant, in which the quality of the product plays a crucial role since errors can cause a lot of pain and discomfort to patients. In addition, with increased competitiveness, the growth of Chinese industry and the growth of the sector, the search for tools and methodologies that offer to optimize production without losing a quality gained focus in this type of industry. The present study analyzed the current state of the company and proposed changes and improvements based on the Lean production and its tools, mainly regarding the seven wastes and the introduction of continuous flows. A reduction in processing and production times and a clean, organized and conscious environment were mainly sought.