Aumento do rendimento de blocos de cortiça e melhoria do fluxo de dados numa empresa líder no sector da cortiça

• Autor(a) principal: Pinto, Miguel Ferreira
• Data de Publicação: 2023
• Tipo de documento: Dissertação
• Idioma: eng
• Título da fonte: Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)
• Texto Completo: http://hdl.handle.net/10400.22/24112
• topic: Lean; Yield; Flow; Process; Data; Cork; Domínio/Área Científica::Engenharia e Tecnologia

The cork block production sector faces a pressing challenge due to suboptimal yield rates compounded by inadequate loss indicators and information flow inefficiencies. This thesis addresses the central question: "How can we enhance the equipment, tools, and human resources involved in cork block production?" Employing an action-research methodology, this study delves into these issues with the overarching goal of significantly improving cork block yields and optimizing communication among industry stakeholders. The study's findings are two-fold, emphasizing its original contributions. Firstly, it identifies substantial enhancements in information dissemination and data utilization. Notably, the research achieves remarkable improvements in block yield rates, introduces innovative mold refurbishment and reconstruction techniques, and implements a novel tool for effective deviation control. These outcomes underscore the study's significance and represent a pivotal contribution to advancing cork block manufacturing and transformation. Of unique importance is the fusion of academic knowledge with practical application in an authentic industrial setting. Collaboration with seasoned industry professionals highlights the value of applied research and underscores the author's unwavering commitment to industrial engineering. In summary, this study underscores the tangible benefits of elevating production output and fortifying information flow within industrial processes, thereby fostering growth within the cork block production sector. The integration of Lean 4.0 principles underscores the forward-looking approach taken in this research, aligning with the evolving needs of the industry. Nevertheless, it is important to acknowledge certain limitations, including the specificity of the study's context and the need for further validation in diverse industrial settings.