Value stream mapping: a comprehensive tool for optimizing sugar agro-industrial value chains

Authors

  • Yasniel Sánchez Suárez Universidad de Matanzas
  • Darian Samá Muñoz Universidad Agraria de la Habana
  • Dasiel Calzadilla Adan Universidad Agraria de la Habana
  • Arialys Hernández Nariño Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Matanzas
  • Quesada Martínez Universidad de Oriente

Abstract

The optimization of sugar agro-industrial value chains, characterized by their complexity and inefficiencies, requires comprehensive tools such as value stream mapping. The objective is to implement value stream mapping to model the sugar agro-industrial chain of the Boris Luis Santa Coloma agro-industrial company. A quantitative methodology was applied in three stages: selection of a management team, modeling using value stream maps, and identification of improvements through Kaizen events. The initial map revealed a total cycle time of 4969 hours and waiting times of 35 hours. After implementing improvements, significant reductions were achieved, such as a 19,1 % reduction in industrial cycle time. The application of value stream mapping proved to be an effective tool for visualizing and optimizing the chain, generating positive impacts on operational efficiency.

Published

2025-12-02

How to Cite

Suárez-Suárez, Y., Samá Muñoz, D., Calzadilla Adan , D., Arialys, & Quesada Martínez. (2025). Value stream mapping: a comprehensive tool for optimizing sugar agro-industrial value chains. Industrial Engineering (Ingeniería Industrial), 46, 1–16. Retrieved from https://rii.cujae.edu.cu/index.php/revistaind/article/view/1336

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Section

Organization of Work and Production