Plan logístico basado en el modelo kaizen para mejorar la competitividad de las empresas exportadoras de banano en la ciudad de Machala en el año 2021.

Abstract

The Kaizen model in banana exporting companies will allow them to be more productive based on the improvement of their logistics processes in the production area and obliged to the requirements of certifications. Therefore, the aim is to find a solution to waste and reduce its effects based on the Kaizen methodology through the application of this model.This case analysis aims to improve the competitiveness of banana exporting companies in the city of Machala in the year 2021 through the implementation of a logistics plan based on the Kaizen model through the review of research works of other authors who have studied the implementation of the Kaizen model in the logistics management of the production area in companies. A quantitative approach is applied through the use of theoretical methods: synthetic analytical and deductive inductive, which seeks to perform an analysis and interpretation of the report of the results of the application of the Kaizen model of various results. Among other results, it is highlighted that there are companies that consider that it is essential to implement the Kaizen methodology. In other words, it is necessary to comply with rules to avoid accidents without affecting the performance and performance of workers, taking into account a system that eliminates non-productive times. It is recommended that when implementing the Kaizen model in logistics management, data analysis should be carried out on a quarterly basis in order to detect problems in the logistics processes in the production area. It is concluded that the application of the practices covered by this model, increases the chances of being a big difference with other companies which will benefit to save time and control the waste of raw materials by identifying the causes that generates the current production system used by companies.