Application of the overall equipment efficiency technique and theory of constraints to minimize Bottlenecks in a production line

Abstract

One of the biggest concerns of the industries is to align the production flow with the demand, therefore, the main focus is to adjust all the processes so that they operate at the maximum installed speed, without generating bottlenecks. to ensure the reduction of waste, especially those related to the consumption of electricity. In this sense, this work aims to identify the production bottlenecks of the manual insertion process of the components - BMI of a factory in the Industrial Pole of Manaus, to apply the theory of restrictions - TOC and the Overall Equipment Efficiency index - OEE of the equipment. Based on the results obtained, it was possible to identify the bottlenecks and restrictions of the system and to propose suggestions for improvements in the process, in addition to improving the overall equipment efficiency index of the welding machine through fine adjustments in its setup, as well as software and hardware acquisitions. Installing sensors on the assembly line for monitoring and improving process and maintenance.