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Technological Management for Improving Production in Gypsum Mining in La Guajira, Colombia

10.24050/reia.v23i46.1956
Published 2026-09-17
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The purpose of this research was to analyze the operational and technological processes implemented at the gypsum mining company Yesos, located in the municipality of Uribia, department of La Guajira, Colombia, in order to identify opportunities for improvement in its management and propose technological and environmental adaptation strategies. The specific objectives included describing the stages of the production process, examining the logistical and environmental conditions associated with gypsum mining, and evaluating the relationship between technological management and the company's operational efficiency. The study was descriptive in nature, with a non-experimental design, as the phenomena were analyzed as they occurred in their natural setting, without manipulation of variables. The population consisted of the company's fifteen workers, which made it possible to conduct a full population census. Information was gathered through the application of direct instruments and the review of secondary documentary sources, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of the organization's productive and administrative context. Yesos' operations are carried out empirically and with limited technological resources. The main stages of the process (exploration, crushing, drying, washing, and packaging) lack formal planning and the use of modern machinery, which affects productivity levels. Additionally, environmental impacts were identified related to particulate matter emissions and soil degradation, due to the absence of adequate environmental management measures. In conclusion, the study determined the need to implement management practices that integrate technological adoption, logistical planning, and environmental sustainability. Such management would help optimize operational efficiency, reduce ecological impacts, and strengthen the competitiveness of the mining sector in the La Guajira region.

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