Propuesta de mejoramiento del proceso de Stock de inventarios para la línea de condimentos mediante las herramientas de Lean Manufacturing en la empresa Condimentos Sander

Abstract

This research proposes an improvement plan for the inventory stock process for the condiments line in the company Condimentos Sander, based on the implementation of Lean Manufacturing tools. The study focuses on optimizing inventory management through the application of methodologies such as the 5's, which promote organization and cleanliness in the work environment. Andon, as a visual alert system to identify faults in real time; Just in Time, which seeks to reduce unnecessary inventory through production adjusted to demand; and Kanban, as a visual method to control production flow. The main objective is to reduce waste, improve operational efficiency and ensure more agile and accurate inventory management. Through a cost-benefit analysis, the financial and non-financial impacts of the proposal are evaluated, demonstrating that, although some initial investments may not be profitable in the short term, the implementation of these tools strengthens the organizational culture, increases productivity, improves quality and contributes to the sustainable development of the company.