Application of the tpm methodology to reduce order delays in a label manufacturing company

Abstract

The research addresses the problem in the production system of digital printing -also called graphic sector- in Peru, which is directly related to the efficiency and availability of the equipment. In this sense, the delay in the production of labels, which brings about delays in the delivery of orders to customers, was analyzed. According to the diagnosis of this study, it has been determined that the time lost due to equipment failure, causes high repair costs, labor and lost hours. In the studies carried out, it is evident that the importance of reducing equipment failures will not only allow for adequate delivery on time, but will also improve product quality, production performance and personnel satisfaction, achieving greater profitability. The improvement proposal addresses the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), starting with the application of 5S as an introductory phase for the reorganization of the company, the implementation of autonomous maintenance based on the recruitment and training of personnel in the basic conditions of the equipment and, finally, the implementation of maintenance planning, structuring a hierarchical analysis of systems and a preventive maintenance program. As a result of the proposal, the system is simulated to determine the reduction of time in the process, obtaining a result of 92.02 %, that is, the time went from 6455 min. to 515 min.