Proposta de melhoria de layout para uma empresa do ramo de confecções utilizando a metodologia Planejamento Sistemático de Layout (SLP)

Abstract

Decisions about physical arrangement are not considered easily changeable and they impact on the financial indicators, implying the importance of using an appropriate methodology. Moreover, the application of techniques for solving problems in the productive sectors has become increasingly necessary, considering the constant technological, economic and social changes that companies have been going through. Thus, this paper aims to draw up a proposed layout change to a garment manufacturing company using the SLP methodology (Systematic Planning Layout) through mapping the process in the manufacturing space provided through visits to company. The layout studies are essential, as they influence directly in efficiency and Productivity and inadequate physical arrangements can cause significant losses. For the textile market, which has a typically fierce competition, the rational optimization of the process giving to it the best delivery, product quality and competitive price, makes all the difference, leading to greater competitiveness and market gain. The rearrangement proposal of this paper presented positive results in relation to the current layout.