Improvement of the spreading process in a textile company applying SLP, 5S and standardized work

The textile and apparel sector in Peru accounted for approximately 1% of the national GDP in 2023, contributing between 4 and 5 billion dollars annually and generating around 400,000 jobs, with the majority of its revenue coming from exports. Given the sector's growth potential, the main objective of this study is to propose an improvement of the spreading area in a Peruvian textile company through the implementation of the 5S methodology, standardized work, and Systematic Layout Planning (SLP). The validation of these methods was based on pilot tests and two simulation models developed using Arena and FlexSim. The results showed an improvement in capacity utilization, achieved through a 40.62% reduction in scheduling errors via standardized work, a 49-second reduction in raw travel time, and a significant improvement in the maintenance area, doubling its 5S methodology indicators. The findings highlight the potential for substantial improvements in operational efficiency, with positive implications for productivity, economic performance, and the competitiveness of the sector.