Propuesta de redistribución en planta y optimización de los procesos productivos de una empresa de estructuras metálicas y obras civiles

Abstract

This thesis project focuses on the plant redistribution and process optimization of an Ecuadorian company in the metal, structures and civil works sector. The company faces inefficiencies related to space usage, material handling, and internal organization. Additionally, it has underutilized land that presents a strategic opportunity to boost productivity. Through direct observation, staff interviews, and performance indicators like throughput, takt time, and production ratio, bottlenecks and downtime were identified. Based on these findings, an improvement plan was developed using tools such as 5S and the 5W1H method. The redesigned layout led to a 25% reduction in material transport time, 82% optimization of the productive area, and significant overall efficiency gains. These improvements not only enhance short-term operations but also strengthen the company’s competitiveness and adaptability to future market demands.