Proyecto de factibilidad para la implementación de una planta de procesamiento de quinua utilizando herramientas Lean Manufacturing en la empresa Sumak Life ubicada en el cantón Guano.

Abstract

The main objective of the project is to carry out a feasibility study for the implementation of a quinoa processing plant using lean manufacturing tools at Sumak Life. Regarding the methodology, methods and time engineering techniques were used for the elaboration of process diagrams; lean manufacturing tools for process optimization: VSM and 5'S; CAD tools, such as solid works software, to perform the VSM, the layout of the travel diagrams and the plant layout. In the analysis of the current situation of the processing plant, the inadequate distribution of the plant was determined, which causes the presence of unnecessary transport in the process. This analysis strengthened the technical study of the implementation of the new processing plant since the presence of this problem was avoided. In the results of the economic-financial study through the calculation of indicators, a Net Present Value greater than zero was obtained, so the implementation of the new processing plant is feasible. The period of recovery of investment capital is 3 years 1 month; Finally, according to the calculations made between the projected income and expenses, a cost / benefit result equal to $ 1.27 is obtained, which indicates that the project is feasible. By comparing the process times of the current plant in relation to the new plant to be implemented, the time was reduced by 20.9 minutes. Finally, it is recommended to implement the new processing plant under the parameters established in this project.