Empirical Study of the Deployment of OHS System Requirements in Moroccan Construction Companies
Empirical Study of the Deployment of OHS System Requirements in Moroccan Construction Companies |
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| © 2025 by IJETT Journal | ||
| Volume-73 Issue-6 |
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| Year of Publication : 2025 | ||
| Author : Valerie Contreras-Rios, Mauricio Cortavarría-Cruz, Claudia León-Chavarri, José C. Alvarez, Robert Lepore | ||
| DOI : 10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V73I6P122 | ||
How to Cite?
Valerie Contreras-Rios, Mauricio Cortavarría-Cruz, Claudia León-Chavarri, José C. Alvarez, Robert Lepore, "Empirical Study of the Deployment of OHS System Requirements in Moroccan Construction Companies," International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, vol. 73, no. 6, pp.269-280, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/IJETT-V73I6P122
Abstract
Currently, the metal-mechanic sub-sector faces several challenges in its production processes, such as long lead times, order delays and decreased product quality. These problems have a negative impact on operational efficiency, leading to non-compliance in delivery times and, as a consequence, economic penalties. To address this situation, an exhaustive analysis of historical order records, a time study of each stage of the process, the development of a cause-effect diagram and the application of the Pareto principle (80/20) to identify the most relevant root causes are carried out. Based on this diagnosis, a model is developed that delves into applying Lean Manufacturing tools adapted to medium-sized companies. The tools used in this study include Line Balancing (LB), Poka-Yoke, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Systematic Layout Planning (SLP). The validation of the model is done through a pilot, prototyping and simulations, achieving an increase of 14.7% in the efficiency of the production process. In summary, this model can be implemented in similar environments, requiring only minimal adjustments for its adaptation.
Keywords
Process management, Production efficiency, Lean tools, Pilot testing, Simulation.
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