The influence of chronoanalysis on the delivery of laboratory results in a sugar-alcoholic process

Thaís dos Santos Bernardo; José Luis Garcia Hermosilla; Bruna Cristine Scarduelli Pacheco

doi:10.15675/gepros.3029

Autores

Thaís dos Santos Bernardo University of Araraquara
José Luis Garcia Hermosilla UNIVERSIDADE DE ARARAQUARA https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5104-6725
Bruna Cristine Scarduelli Pacheco UNIVERSIDADE DE ARARAQUARA https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9836-6320

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15675/gepros.3029

Palavras-chave:

Chronoanalysis, Study of time and movements, Standard time, Process mapping, Analysis

Resumo

Objective: The objective of this study is to describe the use of the chronoanalysis technique in laboratory processes of a medium-sized industry in the sugar and alcohol segment and its impacts on process improvement, particularly on the response time of analytical results.

Theoretical Framework: Chronoanalysis is a technique based on the study of times and movements to identify and eliminate activities that do not add value to the process, aiming to optimize time and improve efficiency.

Methodology/Approach: Applied research, with a descriptive objective, based on a case study of a sugar and alcohol plant, addressing qualitative aspects of the quality control sector where it presents the mapping of activities.

Results: The application of chronoanalysis concepts allowed the identification and elimination of aspects that did not add value to the process, resulting in a significant reduction in analysis time by 33.65%. This improved the conditions for delivering results and facilitated the identification of flaws in the product manufacturing process.

Contributions, practical and social implications: The study demonstrated that the application of chronoanalysis can have a positive impact on the efficiency of laboratory processes, reducing the turnaround time for results and contributing to improving quality and efficiency in the sugar and alcohol industry.

Originality/Value: The findings could be highly relevant to other industries wanting to improve their laboratory processes and reduce the risk of non-conformities.

Keywords: Chronoanalysis; Study of time and movements; Standard time; Process mapping; Analyses.

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