Lean and RCM-Based Production Model to Improve Operational Efficiency in the Production Line of a Peruvian Dairy SME
| International Journal of Industrial Engineering |
| © 2025 by SSRG - IJIE Journal |
| Volume 12 Issue 2 |
| Year of Publication : 2025 |
| Authors : Gustavo Chaccha-Cuicapusa, Marco Antonio Flores-Chavez, Elmer Luis Tupia-De-La-Cruz |
10.14445/23499362/IJIE-V12I2P104
How to Cite?
Gustavo Chaccha-Cuicapusa, Marco Antonio Flores-Chavez, Elmer Luis Tupia-De-La-Cruz, "Lean and RCM-Based Production Model to Improve Operational Efficiency in the Production Line of a Peruvian Dairy SME," SSRG International Journal of Industrial Engineering, vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 34-43, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23499362/IJIE-V12I2P104
Abstract:
Many small dairy companies lose productivity over and over again because they have to switch equipment too often, and it breaks down too often. Earlier research looked at these problems separately using Lean or maintenance tools, but they rarely combined the two. This study tried to fill that gap by suggesting a model that combines SMED and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) to improve the packaging stage of a small business in Peru. The study dealt with urgent problems like long setup times and a lack of equipment. The model included structured changeover procedures, failure mode analysis, and maintenance routines that could be done on their own. Because of this, the setup time went down by 56%, the MTBF went up by 75%, and the packaging OEE went up by 17%. These results showed that the model could help operations run more smoothly and make them more responsive to what the market wants. The model was useful for more than just academics; it was also a cheap option for small and medium-sized businesses in developing countries. Researchers should use this integrated approach in other fields and keep testing it over time.
Keywords:
Lean Manufacturing, Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Operational Efficiency, Production Line Performance, SMEs, Dairy Industry.
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