VALUE STREAM MAPPING AND EARNED VALUE ANALYSIS: A CASE STUDY IN THE PAPER PACKAGING INDUSTRY IN BRAZIL

• Autor(a) principal: Hidalgo Martins, Gleison
• Data de Publicação: 2016
• Outros Autores: Gechele Cleto, Marcelo
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: eng
• Título da fonte: Brazilian Journal of Operations & Production Management (Online)
• Texto Completo: https://bjopm.org.br/bjopm/article/view/V13N3A13
• topic: Value Stream Mapping; Earned Value Analysis; Paper Bags; Packaging industry; Production Costs

The study approached the application of the Value Stream Mapping and Earned Value analysis methods in a Pinch Bottom with Simple Fold (PBSF) paper bag production line in an industrial packaging enterprise of multiwall paper bags located in Brazil. From the joint application of the mentioned methods, a better diagnosis of the situation was obtained, and the opportunities of eliminating wastes, of operation enhancement, and of a better monitoring of the involved costs appeared, bringing potential production gains and quality to the enterprise. As a contribution of this work, it can be highlighted the presentation and discussion about the complementarity of a Lean Manufacturing tool with a Project Management Methodology.