Propuesta de mejoramiento del proceso productivo del tónico de la tuna mediante el estudio de métodos y medición del trabajo en la empresa Vita Tuna del Cantón Guano

Abstract

The implementation of methods study and measurement of work made it possible to design a new production method of Tuna Tonic of the Company Vita Tuna to supply the unsatisfied demand; the timekeeping technique as measurement of work, provided results of the duration times by activity, identifying those that require more time within the production, how they are performed, the tools used, and the place of execution. The analysis of activities that make up the production process was made through the diagram process development. Applying the timekeeping technique permitted to identify factors that generate unproductive periods which limit the effectiveness of the work. Finally the working method was designed as proposal, in which the activities are performed properly, including a safety instructive in order to reduce the possibility of risks or accidents in the company; with which it was possible to decrease the production time in 37,82%, the production index increases by a 60,71%. It was possible to meet the projected demand of 262 lt produced in a time of 7 h 37 min and with a cost-benefit ratio of $13,48. It is recommended to train to the staff in the way how to perform the job in accordance with the proposed method, and avoid the changes and rotation of the same one.