Propuesta de una metodología integrada de gestión energética basada en ISO 50001 y el enfoque Lean Manufacturing para el sector manufacturero en Colombia.

Abstract

Context: The growing need for energy resources has led to increased energy demand in the industrial sector. This scenario has made the efficient use of resources in industries critically important, given the current global market context, which is shaped by three key factors: competitiveness, organizational productivity, and the environmental impact resulting from energy consumption. In light of this challenge, a fundamental question arises: Is it possible to implement solutions that reduce energy consumption in the industrial sector? Method: To address this question, several alternatives focused on reducing energy consumption in Colombia’s manufacturing industries are proposed, aiming to optimize resource management and prevent issues associated with high consumption levels and potential energy shortages. It is important to highlight that energy efficiency is not the only solution to energy-related challenges. Other viable options include public programs aimed at improving consumption habits, the integration of renewable energies, process automation, and self-generation of energy through renewable sources for internal use. Results: Although there are various alternatives for reducing costs associated with energy consumption, efficient energy management stands out as the most economical and viable option, as it provides the foundation for the coherent implementation of other alternatives. Currently, the most recognized and widely used methodology for efficient energy resource management is defined by the ISO 50001 standard. However, this methodology does not incorporate certain tools and practices aimed at waste elimination that have the potential to be adapted to the energy sector—tools that have been more thoroughly developed within the Lean Manufacturing approach. Therefore, this thesis project seeks to contribute to the existing body of knowledge by integrating both methodologies with a focus on energy management. Conclusions: The proposed methodology aims to complement existing energy management frameworks by integrating ISO 50001 with the Lean Manufacturing approach, which focuses on waste elimination. The goal is to develop a model that can be applied to manufacturing industries in Colombia, in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals and the country’s current development plan, which emphasizes clean energy implementation, sustainable development, and smart industries (Suarez R., 2020).