Technological changes in the production of agricultural packaging at the Minas de Matahambre Agroforestry Company
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Technological modernization in the production of agricultural packaging is key to improving efficiency and profitability in the forestry industry. This study aimed to recommend a simpler and more economical technology for small-scale timber sawing at the Minas de Matahambre Agroforestry Company. Two production lines were compared: the current one, based on double-band saws and a multiple edger-resaw, and a proposed one using facing circular saws. Using standardized methodologies (Vignote & Martínez, 2006; García, 1984), the productivity, unit costs, and efficiency of both technologies were calculated. The results showed that the proposed technology reduced direct unit costs by 5% (CUP) and 39% (CUC), with an estimated annual production of 5,500 m³. It was concluded that circular saw technology is more cost-effective for agricultural packaging, although it was recommended to maintain the existing line for higher-value products and optimize the process by pre-sorting logs (8-16 cm in diameter).
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