Plan de Mejoramiento Enfocado en la Reducción de Desperdicios Operacionales en la Empresa Fabricante y Reparadora de Equipos Rotativos Sulzer Pumps Colombia Basado en Lean Manufacturing.

Abstract

Operational efficiency and process optimization are crucial elements for companies and organizations seeking to remain competitive in an increasingly rigorous business environment. These concepts address the ability to generate excellent products or services using the least amount of resources, maximizing performance and minimizing expenses. This achievement requires the right combination of people, processes, and technology to improve productivity and the value of operations. Operational efficiency is assessed through key performance indicators (KPIs) that analyze business performance, including production time, costs, and product quality. Process optimization encompasses the analysis and continuous improvement of processes to eliminate inefficiencies. Strategies include automation of repetitive tasks, optimized inventory management, employee training, appropriate use of technology, better planning and constant evaluation. Both concepts are vital to long-term business success by reducing human error, increasing profitability, improving quality and sustaining competitiveness. Successful examples include Toyota, which reduced waste by 90% through lean manufacturing and six sigma. One case study involves Sulzer Pumps Colombia, which needs to improve the control and measurement of its processes to reduce unnecessary costs and sustain competitiveness. The study aims to design a lean manufacturing-based plan to reduce costs and delivery times, using qualitative analysis and tools such as historical data analysis and VSM. The project will enrich manufacturing practices, optimize resources, and add value to the end customer.