Improving Service Level in Textile SMEs through Lean and MRP Integration: A Case Study

Collao-Diaz M.F.; Saavedra-Cielo M.V.; Calderón W.D.; Reimer D. · SSRG International Journal of Mechanical Engineering (2024) · DOI: 10.14445/23488360/ijme-v11i11p102

Resumen

This case study explores the application of Lean and MRP integration to improve service levels in Peru’s textile industry. The study identifies the challenges faced by textile SMEs in meeting market changes and proposes a model that integrates Lean and MRP methodologies to optimize resources and eliminate waste. The model is applied to a micro-enterprise in the textile sector, and the results are analyzed through quantitative indicators. The study shows a 4% improvement in the main service level indicator, a 3% reduction in the stock-out indicator, a 9% reduction in the downtime index indicator, a 12% reduction in the cycle time indicator, and a 7% reduction in the percentage of defective products. The study also contributes to the literature by proposing an alternative approach to planning production and innovatively combining Lean tools with MRP, which has rarely been explored in previous research. The study provides valuable insights for textile SMEs looking to enhance their operations and improve their level of service.

Instituciones: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas; Universidad Continental