Análisis y diseño de una estrategia de transformación digital para la integración de procesos de fabricación de granola en el marco de la Industria 4.0.

Abstract

Abstract: This research presents the analysis and design of a digital transformation strategy for the intervention of granola manufacturing processes in an artisanal company, within the framework of Industry 4.0. The study begins with a diagnosis of the current production process, characterized by manual operations, lack of traceability, and bottlenecks that limit operational capacity. Using digital maturity assessment tools, process analysis, and the development of a digital twin in FlexSim, the baking stage was identified as the main bottleneck, followed by mixing and cooling processes. Based on these results, a five-phase digital transformation roadmap was designed, addressing process digitalization and traceability, baking automation and capacity duplication, mixing integration, cooling optimization, and continuous improvement mechanisms. The proposal was validated through the comparison of scenarios using key performance indicators and simulation results, demonstrating improvements in production capacity, reduction of waiting times, and enhanced process control, while preserving the artisanal nature of the product.