Aplicação de Ferramentas de Manufatura Enxuta em Processo de Montagem de Motocicletas no Polo Industrial de Manaus

Abstract

The target of this research is to highlight the application of Lean Manufacturing tools in the motorcycle assembly process. Productivity increase, line stoppage control, and 5S methodology are expected to be improved. The project was developed starting from literature research and case study, with direct observation in the shop floor collecting all data and analysis of them. Significant achievements were reached during and at the end of this project. It was increased 15% of 5S score. Line stoppage was reduced by 52% with important actions like standardization and homologation of a new method of material control. Significant increase of 37.5% in productivity and capacity raised the company to the next level. As an indirect result, a reduction of R$9,900/year in extra shipments due to material control improvement was achieved.