Abstract
In the current market, the Portuguese industry faces strong competition from countries with substantially lower operating costs. The agri-food industry is also subject to increasing competitiveness, both nationally and internationally.
The utilization of methodologies that, in addition to continuous improvement, provide the development of creative and innovative solutions may be relevant for highlighting and differentiating between organizations. In this work, Teoriya
Resheniya Izobretatelskikh Zadach and Lean Philosophies have been implemented together. Methodologies as Matrix Ideality, Matrix of Contradiction, Single Minute Exchange of Die, 5S and the Substance-Field analyses were used as complemented tools to improve the production management activities of agri-food sector. Strongly focused on the issues of time wastage and the organization and management of the filling line, the implementation of these methodologies led to a reduction of setup times, of the operators’ movement and an improvement in the line’s management and organization, and improve the results of 5S audits, depending on the work station.
The utilization of methodologies that, in addition to continuous improvement, provide the development of creative and innovative solutions may be relevant for highlighting and differentiating between organizations. In this work, Teoriya
Resheniya Izobretatelskikh Zadach and Lean Philosophies have been implemented together. Methodologies as Matrix Ideality, Matrix of Contradiction, Single Minute Exchange of Die, 5S and the Substance-Field analyses were used as complemented tools to improve the production management activities of agri-food sector. Strongly focused on the issues of time wastage and the organization and management of the filling line, the implementation of these methodologies led to a reduction of setup times, of the operators’ movement and an improvement in the line’s management and organization, and improve the results of 5S audits, depending on the work station.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 1st Conference on Quality Innovation and Sustainability, ICQIS2019 |
Editors | Luís Barreto, José Sá, Gilberto Santos |
Place of Publication | Valença, Portugal |
Publisher | Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo |
Pages | 156-163 |
Number of pages | 8 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-989-20-9582-0 |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2019 |
Event | 1st Conference on Quality Innovation and Sustainability, ICQIS2019 - Valença, Portugal Duration: 6 Jun 2019 → 7 Jun 2019 |
Conference
Conference | 1st Conference on Quality Innovation and Sustainability, ICQIS2019 |
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Country/Territory | Portugal |
City | Valença |
Period | 6/06/19 → 7/06/19 |