Propuesta de reducción de mermas basadas en los patrones de venta de productos de Pizza Hut (pasta, pizzas y bebidas) periodo octubre 2012 a marzo 2013 Chiclayo, Perú

En la presente tesis se busca identificar principalmente cuales son los patrones de venta de los productos de la tienda Pizza Hut Chiclayo en el periodo octubre 2012 – marzo 2013 para reducir las mermas en el almacén y mejorar así el manejo de insumos en la empresa. Esto permitirá conocer el tipo de gestión, detallar la participación en la venta de cada producto y analizar el control de mermas actual. Se realizará dicha investigación utilizando un análisis descriptivo de toda la información recopilada en este periodo de estudio, y se procederá a pasar dicha información a gráficos del programa Excel y tablas dinámicas para un mejor entendimiento en el proceso de análisis. En el primer capítulo se muestra la problemática real por la cual la empresa está pasando y al mismo tiempo como se llegara a la solución del problema. En el segundo capítulo se manifestó conceptos claves y teorías básicas para un mejor entendimiento; el tercer capítulo es la metodología utilizada para el desarrollo de esta investigación. En el cuarto y quinto capítulo se muestra el proceso actual de gestión y el procesamiento de base de datos de como se ha estado manejando el proceso de venta y desecho en el periodo de estudio, toda esta información se analizó y desarrolló en el transcurso de esta investigación. Y por último el sexto capítulo es la propuesta basada en conclusiones de acuerdo a lo investigado; esta propuesta se basa en ideas precisas las cuales se manifiestan como puntos clave en la investigación, permitiendo así la mejora continua para la parte administrativa de la empresa

Enabling Flexible Manufacturing Systems by Using Level of Automation as Design Parameter

Handling flexibility in an ever changing manufacturing environment is one of the key challenges for a successful industry. By using tools for virtual manufacturing, industries can analyze and predict outcomes of changes before taking action to change the real manufacturing systems. This paper describes a simulation tool that can be used to study the effect of level of automation issues on the design of manufacturing systems, including their effect on the overall system performance, ergonomics, environment, and economic measures. Determining a suitable level of automation can provide a manufacturing system with the flexibility needed to respond to the unpredictable events that occur in factory systems such as machine failures, lack of quality, lack of materials, lack of resources, etc. In addition, this tool is designed to use emerging simulation standards, allowing it to provide a neutral interface for both upstream and downstream data sources

Integrating technology and organization for manufacturing sector performance: evidence from Finland

This dissertation investigates the complex factors shaping the future of manufacturing, focusing on innovation, competitiveness, and employment trends within the European context. Leveraging the extensive 2022 European Manufacturing Survey dataset, it models relationships between critical technological and organizational variables impacting manufacturing resilience using cross-lagged panel path analysis. Against the 2019–2021 economic and environmental backdrop, the research examines manufacturers’ integral survival strategies derived from challenges faced. Factors like business innovation models, organizational concepts, key technologies, and relocation approaches are assessed for performance. The study reveals competitive standards: automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, accessbased business models, maintenance services, and production organization. These discoveries have profound implications for enabling the transition to next-generation sustainable manufacturing through technology integration frameworks. The research marks the need for investments in cross-sectoral research coordination. As climate change intensifies, reimagining manufacturing is critical. While acknowledging limitations like sample size and scope, the dissertation offers a detailed understanding of the manufacturing system’s components and the relationships of success, forward strategies, and human-technology-environment interlinkages. This multidimensional perspective provides insight to catalyze the creation of integrated manufacturing ecosystems worldwide

New moss records for Vanua Levu, Fiji

Fourteen species of mosses are newly recorded from the Savusa area and the greater Delaikoro area onVanua Levu, Fiji’s second largest island. The fourteen species belong to ten different families, Cyrtopodaceae,Dicranaceae, Hypnodendraceae, Meteoriaceae, Neckeraceae, Orthotrichaceae, Polytrichaceae, Pterobryaceae,Ptychomniaceae and Sematophyllaceae. Four moss species are new records for Vanua Levu, Pogonatumgraeffeanum (Müll.Hal.) A.Jaeger, Macromitrium angulatum Mitt., Meiothecium hamatum Broth. andPapillaria helictophylla (Mont.) Broth., while the remaining ten species were previously reported from otherlocations. The novel distribution records for these species are provided, with notes on their extended rangeof distribution. Field illustrations of all fourteen taxa are provided, with voucher specimens deposited aspermanent records at the South Pacific Regional Herbarium in Fiji

TCO evaluation in physical asset management : benefits and limitations for industrial adoption

Part 1: Knowledge-Based Performance ImprovementInternational audienceNowadays, the evaluation of the total cost of ownership (TCO) of an asset for supporting informed decision-making both for investments and managerial issues within the asset management framework is gaining increasing attention in industry. Nevertheless its application in practice is still limited. The aim of this paper is to analyze the benefits and limitations of the adoption of TCO evaluation in asset management. Based on a literature review, the paper defines a framework that categorizes the benefits and potential applications that a TCO model can have for different stakeholders. Together with that, industry related issues that influence its implementation are also considered. Finally, empirical evidences are analyzed through a multiple case study to understand if those benefits are recognized in practice and which are the limitations for the practical adoption of a TCO model that should allow exploiting such benefits

Sustainability education in progress : Practices and pedagogies in Finnish early childhood education and care teaching practice settings

The purpose of this article is to report on a study exploring the sustainability work (i.e.,practices and pedagogies related to sustainability education) of Finnish early childhood education and care (ECEC) teaching practice settings. Recently, the early years and ECEC have gained increasing attention in sustainability education matters. Educational policy for ECEC has been developed through legislation and renewed curricula for the early years. Research on how sustainability is implemented in ECEC settings as well as in Finnish teacher education is still sparse, but indicates there is a policy-practice gap. The study was conducted in collaboration with municipal ECEC teams (n=34) in teaching practice settings (n=11) in the Helsinki metropolitan area. Data was collected using the Assessment Tool for Promoting Sustainability in ECEC(PROSUS) by Furu & Valkonen (2020). The results show that there is great variability in terms of extent and depth in how sustainability work is carried out by the settings. In general, social-cultural issues are addressed at greaterdepth than ecological and economic issues. The study implies that there is a need to intensify professional development activities that support the capacities for sustainability work in ECEC teaching practice settings in order for teacher education to be effective in the realm of sustainability.Peer reviewe

A Painful Protrusion – A Rare Presentation of Appendicitis

Introduction: Acute appendicitis is a common presenting clinical pathology and imaging diagnosis in everyday practice, as well as indication for surgery. CT is a sensitive first line imaging modality for assessing for appendicitis. Often assessed with ultrasound given the benefit of dynamic maneuvers, hernias are also commonly incidentally noted on CT. Methods: Portal venous phase CT is a sensitive first line imaging modality in assessing abdominal pain and appendicitis in adults, and possible associated complications. Rarely an inflamed appendix may be located within a femoral hernia, referred to as a De Garengeot’s hernia. Results: A 49 year-old female with past medical history notable for pulmonary hypertension on 8 liters home oxygen presented to the ER with complaints of 4 days of worsening right groin swelling and pain. Patient was noted to be febrile with tachycardia, with laboratory studies pertinent for leukocytosis. Initial concern was for an incarcerated/strangulated right inguinal hernia, and given patient medical history, she was transferred to Henry Ford Main for escalation of care. Patient underwent CT upon arrival which demonstrated a right femoral hernia, incidentally noted on remote prior imaging, with a tubular structure within the hernia sac which was new from prior and compatible with a thickened appendix associated with adjacent inflammatory changes. Patient was subsequently taken to the operating room for a laparoscopic appendectomy with right femoral hernia sac excision and femoral hernia repair. Pathologic analysis of the obtained surgical specimen confirmed the diagnosis of acute appendicitis with hernia sac congestion and inflammation. Conclusions: De Garengeot’s hernia is a rare and clinically difficult to diagnose entity. Femoral and inguinal hernias are difficult to differentiate clinically, with nonreducible strangulated hernias associated with swelling and pain. CT imaging is an important tool to aid in the diagnosis and classification of groin hernias, and even more so in assessing for appendicitis and possible complications including the rarely seen De Garengeot hernia.https://scholarlycommons.henryford.com/merf2020caserpt/1130/thumbnail.jp