Transforming operational efficiency in soft drink bottling: a case study

Abstract

Single-Minute Exchange of Dies (SmED) focuses on identifying internal and external activities, seeking to transfer internal activities to external ones as much as possible, while minimizing internal activities. The research evaluated changes in productivity of the 3030 ml format on the production line at a carbonated beverage plant. The validity of the method and its sequence was verified, resulting in reductions in routine downtime due to format changes, an increase in effective equipment availability, and an increase in theoretical production capacity from 13,500 to 13,856 unit cases for the case study format. Improvements were achieved in process efficiency indicators, with a 3.6% increase in efficiency, a 3.7% increase in effectiveness, and an overall productivity increase of around 7.2% over a 16-week evaluation period, showing a more rational and effective use of available resources Keywords—SMED, Lean Manufacturing, Setup, Waste, Productivity.