Importancia del estudio de métodos y tiempos en el proceso de cargue y descargue de vehículos de carga pesada, tipo tracto camión

Abstract

The present research article seeks to demonstrate the importance of the methods and times study, to improve the efficiency and productivity in the loading and unloading process of heavy-duty vehicles, tractor-type trucks, within organizations; for its development, the appropriate techniques and methodologies were taken into account to carry out a measurement that guarantees reliable results for those in charge of the process. The service process diagram is presented, as a fundamental element to carry out a methods and times study, and identify each of the aspects that stand out in the process of loading and unloading merchandise, taking into account the type of load, the client's recommendations, the resources necessary for the procedure and the time necessary for the provision of the service. To justify the importance of research in the logistics sector, a bibliographic review is carried out, highlighting operational solutions and continuous improvement processes, related to the reduction of costs and use of personnel, which are implemented in companies as a result of the results provided by the study of methods and time.