Management model for a textile microenterprise to improve production by applying Lean Manufacturing, Methods Engineering, and Circular Economy. (#1947)

Authors

Ponce-Begazo, Karina

Velásquez-Costa, José

Vilchez-Baca, Herbert

Abstract

The Peruvian textile sector has been characterized by its instability. In 2023, it showed an 18.1% decline in GDP, and although the number of companies grew by 0.3% annually between 2019 and 2023, micro-enterprises (95.4%) predominate, with a high concentration in Lima. A challenging sector like this presents particularly difficult obstacles for micro-enterprises, whose opportunities are limited. The objective of this article is to propose a management model based on Lean Manufacturing, Methods Engineering, and Circular Economy to improve the different stages of production. The methodological proposal consists of four stages: planning, implementation, standardization, and flow manufacturing. The circular economy is based on four criteria: supplier selection, product design optimization, production efficiency, and reuse of scraps and waste. The model is applied in a micro-enterprise in Arequipa dedicated to the production of alpaca fiber textiles. Before implementation, the company suffered economic losses, low efficiency, and high return rates. The results show significant improvements: defect reduction (from 15% to 2%), increased on-time deliveries (from 50% to 80%), and a profit margin improvement from -15% to 1%.