Quality Function Deployment (QFD) as a Tool for Improving Artisanal Processes
Quality Function Deployment (QFD) as a Tool for Improving Artisanal Processes
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.2164212404108
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Palavras-chave: Optimización, Calidad, Artesanos, Industria 4.0, Automatización
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Keywords: Optimization, Quality, Artisans, Industry 4.0, Automation.
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Abstract: Currently, the artisan sector faces an urgent need to optimize its processes. Many of these activities rely on manual effort and often involve a limited number of workers, which frequently results in worker fatigue and poor quality in the finished products. This research aims to demonstrate the application of Quality Function Deployment (QFD) in a case study conducted in a company that sells bee products in Tantoyuca, located in the Huasteca Alta region of Veracruz, Mexico. This company seeks to improve the working conditions of its employees. The methodology used was crucial in defining the necessary characteristics for the design of a labeling machine prototype. The results allowed for the identification of Critical to Quality (CTQ) factors, which are essential for determining the technical requirements of the customer. These requirements will be key in developing a prototype that enhances efficiency and quality at the labeling station through automation.
- LIDILIA CRUZ-RIVERO
- ERNESTO ARRIETA-MORALES
- ERNESTO LINCE-OLGUIN