Aplicación del mejoramiento contínuo en el proceso productivo del Fumarato Ferroso

Abstract

The approach of a Continuous Improvement model for the manufacturing process of Ferrous Fumarate, in the company starts in January 2018 with an evaluation phase where the design of the opportunity to improve the production line is determined. After a visit to the plant, there was evidence of a lack of standardization at the beginning of the process since it is done empirically. Likewise, the safety of the workers is also involved in carrying out various and unnecessary movements that can be reduced with proper planning.

Once the shortcomings in the operations involved have been determined, various tools are explored to facilitate the collection of the data and the subsequent analysis to diagnose, for instance, the opportunities for improvement. The brainstorm, the 5's, statistical tools, chemical and field practices are necessary mechanisms to investigate possible solutions.

The Deming cycle is a strategy of the Six Sigma methodology that corresponds correctly to the development of the improvement model. It is expected to obtain standardization in the quantity of raw material supplied to the process, to renew the process conditions and to reduce routes, performing a design of experiments (DOE) according to the described conditions. Finally, the improvement model based on the Six Sigma methodology is established to achieve an adequate structuring of the processes and the steps to obtain the effectiveness of the pre-established procedures. All this would be reflected in the company's profits and the downtime reduction.