The company, recognized as one of the global leaders in tire production, operates in several segments, including passenger vehicles, trucks, airplanes, agricultural, and construction equipment.
The complexity of planning tire cooking lines and the pursuit for greater operational efficiency led the company to adopt digital planning solutions. The need to eliminate inefficiencies in the sequencing of tires in the presses and reduce downtime required a strategic approach capable of testing improvements without impacting actual production. In addition, the company sought to improve the visualization of indicators and obtain more accurate insights for decision-making.
Solutions:
EYF developed a comprehensive solution for the cooking lines, mapping the production process in a virtual environment. This made it possible to accurately test different scenarios, allowing adjustments to variables such as equipment layout, operating times, and tire sequencing, optimizing efficiency and production capacity. With the solution, it was possible to:
- Adjust and optimize tire sequencing in presses, eliminating inefficiencies and maximizing machine utilization.
- Provide a clear and intuitive view of the main operational indicators.
- Analyze operational inefficiencies in the process and test new strategies to eliminate them.
- Evaluate different production scenarios according to the tire mix, supporting capacity forecasting and long-term planning.
Results:
- Increase of up to 53 tires produced in a single day, demonstrating a significant improvement in efficiency.
- Greater clarity in process indicators, allowing for a detailed analysis of operational performance.
- Improvements in the organization of presses, resulting in more effective planning behavior.
- Possibility of evaluating operational inefficiencies with greater precision, allowing the identification and resolution of issues in the process.
- Ability to forecast future capacity, adjusting planning according to demand and product mix.
- Better understanding of the process as a whole, providing the company with valuable insights for decision-making.
Impact:
The adoption of the digital planning solution brought about a significant transformation in the company’s operational management. With the possibility of testing scenarios and making decisions based on concrete data, leaders began to make more assertive decisions, resulting in an increased production capacity and improved efficiency of cooking lines. The implemented solution not only optimized current processes but also provided a solid basis for the company to plan its future operations in a more strategic and effective manner.