VALUE STREAM MAPPING AND EARNED VALUE ANALYSIS: A CASE STUDY IN THE PAPER PACKAGING INDUSTRY IN BRAZIL

The study approached the application of the Value Stream Mapping and Earned Value analysis methods in a Pinch Bottom with Simple Fold (PBSF) paper bag production line in an industrial packaging enterprise of multiwall paper bags located in Brazil. From the joint application of the mentioned methods,...

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Authors: Hidalgo Martins, Gleison, Gechele Cleto, Marcelo
Format: article
Status:Published version
Publication Date:2016
Country:Brasil
Institution:Associação Brasileira de Engenharia de Produção (ABEPRO)
Repository:Brazilian Journal of Operations & Production Management (Online)
Language:English
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.bjopm.org.br:article/321
Online Access:https://bjopm.org.br/bjopm/article/view/V13N3A13
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Value Stream Mapping
Earned Value Analysis
Paper Bags
Packaging industry
Production Costs
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Summary:The study approached the application of the Value Stream Mapping and Earned Value analysis methods in a Pinch Bottom with Simple Fold (PBSF) paper bag production line in an industrial packaging enterprise of multiwall paper bags located in Brazil. From the joint application of the mentioned methods, a better diagnosis of the situation was obtained, and the opportunities of eliminating wastes, of operation enhancement, and of a better monitoring of the involved costs appeared, bringing potential production gains and quality to the enterprise. As a contribution of this work, it can be highlighted the presentation and discussion about the complementarity of a Lean Manufacturing tool with a Project Management Methodology.