Reducción del tiempo de carga de contenedores en una empresa de manufactura

Abstract

CONDITION FOR PUBLICATION OF PROJECT. Container loading in a manufacturing company presents significant challenges due to the lack of standardization, traceability, and time control. The objective of this project is to reduce the total loading time in a company located in Guayaquil, by improving workforce utilization and optimizing operational flows. The DMAIC methodology was applied to identify the root causes of the problem and propose effective solutions. Key issues included the absence of a defined SKU layout, lack of a standardization policy, and no system to track downtimes. Solutions included setting standard SKU formats, designing a storage layout, developing a traceability, and monitoring system, and implementing structured operational data collection. These actions helped identify critical points of time loss and promoted a more efficient use of dockworkers. Preliminary results show improved planning, increased operational control, and a foundation for reducing total container loading time in future evaluations. Keywords: Logistics, container loading, DMAIC, operational efficiency, standardization, downtime, traceability.