OTIMIZAÇÃO DO SISTEMA PRODUTIVO: UMA PROPOSTA PARA MELHORIA DE PROCESSO EM UMA ASSOCIAÇÃO DE CATADORES DE MATERIAIS RECICLÁVEIS

Abstract

In the context of growing environmental urgency, waste picker associations play a vital role in boosting recycling and promoting social justice through waste management. The article presents the development of an improvement project for a recyclable materials association in Nova Andradina, MS, using the DSR (Design Science Research) methodology. The study addresses the optimization of the association's layout and production processes, aiming to increase efficiency, improve working conditions, and reduce material waste. The research identified issues such as a lack of personnel, inadequate machinery, and poor storage. The implementation of improvements, proposing solutions like reorganizing the workflow and training employees, could result in increased operational efficiency and the creation of a safer and more organized work environment, promoting a positive impact on the association's sustainability and productivity.