Study goals
The objective of this paper was to present the development of a project to improve the payment clearing processes of an employee benefits management company to merchants.
Relevance / originality
This study provides to practitioners an approach to reduce risks and increase customer satisfaction in payment clearing processes. The originality lies in the use of Lean interventions, offering a replicable model for continuous improvement in employee benefits management.
Methodology / approach
This paper is structured under a qualitative and participant research methodology. The research includes interviews with professionals directly and indirectly involved in the process, document analysis, and direct and participant observation.
Main results
The results presented a reduction in the amount of unclearead payments transactions and mitigation of operational, compliance, reputation, and customer satisfaction risks.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
This paper provides knowledge on the use of value stream mapping tools for risk reduction. The Lean approach presented can assist practitioners in process improvement projects in payment companies.
Social / management contributions
The study promotes efficiency and transparency in payment processes and improves customer satisfaction by reducing operational risks. This contributes to a fairer and more sustainable business environment.