Application of the Lean six sigma methodology for the recovery of PVC in the Conducen SRL company aligned with the circular economy model
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| Format: | artículo original |
| Estat: | Versión publicada |
| Data de publicació: | 2025 |
| Descripció: | This study describes the implementation of the Lean Six Sigma methodology to recover purged PVC waste in the company Conducen SRL, aligning the production process with circular economy principles. By applying the DMAIC cycle and tools such as the Ishikawa diagram, “5 Whys”, FMEA, and visual analysis, the main root causes of waste were identified, leading to the development of a structured recovery strategy. As a result, the company achieved a 92% recovery rate, reduced production costs by 23.7%, and avoided an estimated 4 metric tons of annual CO₂ emissions. The solution proved to be sustainable, replicable, and aligned with cleaner production practices. This project serves as a strong example of continuous improvement in industrial settings seeking operational efficiency and environmental responsibility. |
| Pais: | Portal de Revistas TEC |
| Institution: | Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica |
| Repositorio: | Portal de Revistas TEC |
| Idioma: | Español |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/7566 |
| Accés en línia: | https://revistas.tec.ac.cr/index.php/tec_marcha/article/view/7566 |
| Paraula clau: | Lean six sigma circular economy PVC recovery operational efficiency CO2 reduction waste management Lean seis sigma economía circular recuperación de PVC eficiencia operativa reducción CO2 gestión de residuos |