Impact of Machinery Modernization in the Peruvian Textile Industry: A Case Study of the Company Diseño y Color E.I.R.L.

Abstract

In the textile industry, equipment modernization is crucial to increase efficiency and competitiveness. However, many companies continue to use obsolete machinery, which not only limits production capacity, but also generates additional labor costs and slows down processes. These older machines are less efficient and require more manual intervention, which increases the likelihood of errors and physical wear and tear on operators, in addition to increasing maintenance costs. The objective of this research was to evaluate the impact of replacing the SIRUBA 757 machine with the JACK DIGITAL C6 - 4 - MO3/333 in the company Diseño y Color E.I.R.L. It was analyzed how the incorporation of this new technology, characterized by its advanced functions, lower energy consumption and reduced maintenance requirements, improved the production of T - shirts. To achieve this objective, several methodological tools were used, such as direct observation, analysis and operations diagrams, Ishikawa diagrams, time recording, and path and flow diagrams. These tools allowed a detailed evaluation of operational changes and their effects on productivity and working conditions. The results showed that the integration of modern machinery not only increased production capacity, but also significantly improved working and environmental conditions within the company. Specifically, the new machinery reduced production time in the assembly of T - shirts from 2735.52 minutes to 2129.76 minutes, representing a 22.14% improvement in efficiency. This increase in efficiency reflected the versatility and effectiveness of the JACK DIGITAL C6 - 4 - MO3/333 compared to its predecessor.