Reducción del tiempo muerto mediante conteos cíclicos y base de datos en una empresa regional de arneses automotrices

Abstract

This study analyzes the impact of implementing an inventory control database with cycle counts on reducing downtime due to material shortages in a regional automotive harness manufacturing company. The performance of two companies is compared: one that implemented the cycle count system with a database and another that maintained traditional methods. The company that adopted the new system significantly improved its operational efficiency. In 2022, it achieved an 80% accuracy in physical inventory with 28 minutes of downtime per shift due to a lack of material. In 2023, the accuracy increased to 99%, improving inventory accuracy by 19% and reducing downtime to 5 minutes per shift, representing an 82% decrease in downtime due to shortages. In contrast, the company without cycle counts continues to face serious inventory management problems, including reactive material requests and reliance on inaccurate manual records.