Analysis and optimization of the production system using Lean Manufacturing tools in Cikautxo Slovakia

Abstract

The idea for this project arises with a stay of almost half-year in one of the plants producing automobile parts that has the multinational Cikautxo Scoop around the world. In this stay was observed how the company works, how the material flow is and how it could be improved. Analyzing problems, studying different alternatives and finding solutions has been the aim objective of this project in order to increase the benefits of the company. These will make the plant profitable without investing large amounts of money. The objectives of this project are focused on the explanation of different techniques that “Kaizen Team” has used to reach the aims, as well as real cases that have been resolved during this stay.