Proposta de método para análise e dimensionamento de células de manufatura: um estudo de caso

Abstract

This study proposes a method for analysis and design of production cells, in which certain assumptions in the productive system and the overall efficiency of the equipment, the change in demand, and the placement of various products in the cell are considered relevant. The attention to influence of these characteristics can help to improve the design and performance capabilities through a real vision based on the continuous improvement process. The research methodology used was a multiple case study. The steps used for the development of the work were: i) presentation of methods for the design of production cells as a basis for understanding the current adopted systematic; ii) analysis of the pilot cell design based on a method used in the company studied; iii) reviewing the scope for improvements and possible changes in the method used; iv) propose a method of analysis and design of cells based on a proper context and application requirements as the support structure, the form of analysis and design and perf