Discrete event simulation and lean production: quantification of waste in a pharmaceutical industry

Authors

  • Flávio Fraga Vilela Universidade do Vale do Sapucaí (UNIVÁS) https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7647-899X
  • Caroline Carqueijeiro Braga
  • Jackson Rodrigo Borges Cruz
  • Guilherme Miranda Bócoli
  • José Arnaldo Barra Montevechi

Keywords:

Discrete Event Simulation, Lean Production, Pharmaceutical Industry.

Abstract

Nowadays it is imperative that companies seek constant improvements in their operational performance so as not to become obsolete in relation to the new cutting edge trends of smart manufacturing or industry 4.0. In this context, it is noteworthy that manufacturing must occur in the presence of variability and uncertainty, and manufacturing systems must be complex, efficient and lean. Therefore, a conduct aimed at interventions focused on reducing waste in manufacturing and service operations are essential actions. A tool that can help in this purpose is the discrete event simulation (DES). In this context, the objective of this research is to apply DES and quantify the financial waste arising from non-value-adding activities. The object of study was a production line of a pharmaceutical industry and as a research method an approach was used combining modeling and simulation (quantitative) and case study (qualitative) methods. The software chosen was Flexsim®, a powerful simulation and process analysis tool that helps professionals in decision making. Finally, the results obtained through this research show the great financial waste in the analyzed assembly line. This impactful result on losses in the operation serves as a warning so that intervention measures are planned and executed to eliminate or mitigate the consequences of this waste.

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