Método para dimensionamento e gestão de linhas de montagem em boxes operadas por equipes: uma abordagem a partir do sistema Toyota de produção e da teoria das restrições

Abstract

This thesis presents a proposal for a method to dimension and manage assembly lines in boxes operated by teams. The method aims to approach and integrate Toyota Production System (TPS) and Theory of Constraints (TOC). This research uses Design Research as methodological basis, and is structured in five phases: i) problem awareness ; ii) proposal, iii) artifact development; iv) evaluation; and v) conclusion. The method proposed to dimension and management of assembly lines operated by teams consists of 22 steps: two preliminary steps: implementation team structure and training; two steps of demand: what the line will produce and what demand will be met, takt time calculation; five steps of supply: what the current flow is of the products on the line, operations detailing, how many people will be part on the line, boxes definition and activities in the boxes; one step of takt time x cycle time comparison: if the line meets the previewed demand (Takt> TC); bottleneck strategy definition; cost production strategy of the product; what the project documentation is; indicators definition; work method on the line; assembly line operationalization; and actions to solve problems. The development and evaluation of the artifact were done in a company that assemblies road implements in the city of Caxias do Sul.