Propuesta de mejora de planificación de la producción enfocada en la disminución de quiebres internos de productos en proceso de una empresa procesadora de especias

Abstract

Abstract: The main objective of this study is to improve production planning in a spice processing company, focusing on reducing internal stockouts of work-in-process (WIP) products. An initial analysis of the current planning process revealed a reactive management approach based on punctual orders and limited use of available information in the internal system. Process flow diagrams were then developed using Bizagi, and milling and mixing times were standardized, allowing the determination of the real capacity of the WIP area and the establishment of reliable parameters for scheduling. Subsequently, the demand for 27 WIP products was forecast using linear regression based on two years of historical data, and safety stock and reorder points were calculated for each item. This led to a methodological proposal that integrates demand forecasting, standard times and inventory policies to reduce internal stockouts and improve WIP availability for packaging. The study provides the company with a robust baseline of processes, capacities and projected demand, supporting better decision-making, reducing operational costs and strengthening competitiveness in the national market.