Process Improvement in a Baby Food Industry: A Case Study

Entity: Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV)

Confidenciality: Si

Education area(s): Enginyeria Química

APS: No

Title in different languages: Millora de processos en una indústria d'alimentació infantil: Un estudi de cas

Abstract: This project addresses the common challenges faced by companies: improving productivity, efficiency, and sustainability while reducing operational costs. To achieve these goals, two key strategies were implemented: applying different lean manufacturing measures to optimise processes and conducting a thorough water balance analysis to identify opportunities for reuse or reduction. Process optimisation was then analysed using the company’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess tangible benefits. For water management, a recovery system has been proposed for short-term implementation. The project concludes with a complete analysis of results and outlines potential chances for future research.

Subject: Aliments--Indústria i comerç

Academic year: 2023-2024

Language: en

Work's public defense date: 2024-02-15

Subject areas: Food and agricultural industries

Student: Castro Otero, Emilia

Department: Enginyeria Química

Creation date in repository: 2025-10-07

TFM credits: 15

Keywords: Lean manufacturing philosophy, Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), Cleaning In Place (CIP)

Title in original language: Process Improvement in a Baby Food Industry: A Case Study

Access Rights: info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess

Project director: Ferrando Cogollos, Maria Montserrat