Internalização do processo produtivo de costura em uma indústria de confecção

Abstract

The objective of this study was to present the implementation of the internalization of the sewing stage in a small apparel manufacturing company located in Goiânia, Goiás, highlighting the structuring of an internal production cell and its impacts on the production process. The research involved diagnosing the outsourced production model through the analysis of production flow and operational indicators. Limitations related to delivery time variability, quality control difficulties, rework occurrence, and low operational predictability were identified. As a solution, an internal sewing cell was implemented, including an economic feasibility study, production layout development, and operational process structuring. The results showed an approximate 52% reduction in outsourced sewing costs, a decrease of about 10% in overall operating costs, and an approximate 4% increase in production capacity. It was also observed that approximately 25% of the pieces produced during the analyzed period were manufactured internally. In addition, improvements were observed in operational control, reduction in the need for external rework, and greater production predictability. It is concluded that the implementation of the internal sewing cell contributed to improving the company's operational and economic performance.