Diseño e implementación de un estudio de tiempos y movimientos enfocado en mejorar la productividad de la Empresa Textil RAM Jeans de la ciudad de Pelileo en el año 2022

Abstract

RAM Jeans textile company has manufacturing problems that have repercussions on its productivity and competitiveness, which is affected by the lack of control and standardization of its processes, which causes non-organized work areas, unproductive movements, nonproductive times, improper handling of pants in process, bottlenecks and delays in production; therefore, the objective of this study was to carry out a time and motion study focused on improving the productivity of RAM Jeans company. The methodology applied was theoretical-practical based on that recommended by the International Labor Organization, and following an inductive approach through observation and recording of times and movements, the opportunities for improvement were determined, being essential the documentary, descriptive and field research to acquire information about the company, its products, jobs, work methods, personnel and work environment, the study population was the company's personnel and the techniques applied were observation and taking of times by chronometer, which were applied to all the jobs. By means of time and motion study, it was possible to establish the standard time and production of the manufacturing line, both for the initial situation and after the appropriate improvements were applied, which allowed reducing the manufacturing time of a pair of pants by 14%. In conclusion, the study of times and movements together with the implementation of the 5'S made it possible to reduce unproductive times and therefore improve the productivity of the company, as well as to improve the aesthetics, safety and comfort of the workers.