Conference Agenda

This project aims to improve the On-Time Delivery (OTD) of the transport service in a logistics company to boost operational efficiency and competitiveness. The problem stems from a current OTD of 58.81%, well below the sector benchmark of 90.2%, creating a technical gap of 31.39% and annual overcosts of S/ 214,140.00. To address these deficiencies, we apply Lean Logistics, combining a KPI analysis, a Systematic Literature Review (SLR), and root-cause analysis using Ishikawa diagrams to identify critical factors such as mechanical failures, misallocation of resources, and inefficient planning. Building on this diagnosis, we propose an improvement package based on Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Work Standardization (WS), and a Transportation Management System (TMS), assessing its effectiveness through discrete-event simulation. Results from the pilot and validation with 30 simulation replicas (error less than or equal to 3.32%) demonstrated significant improvements: OTD increased from 58.81% to 82.52%, fleet utilization rose from 60.80% to 80.80%, Route Time Efficiency (RTE) reached 92.60%, and First Attempt Delivery Rate (FADR) improved to 84.96%. Economically, the project projects a benefit of S/ 656,618.62 over six months, confirming the scalability and viability of the proposed model.

This exploratory study, “Sustainability on Wheels: Perceptions of Land Transportation in the Face of the Environmental Crisis,” investigates the interpretations, attitudes, and practices of managers and drivers in the transportation sector in the Puerto Cortes and San Pedro Sula area during a six-month fieldwork period. The main purpose is to analyze how environmental perceptions influence the intention and adoption of sustainable practices, as well as to identify barriers and facilitators for the operational transition toward more sustainable models. The overall objective of this study is to analyze, during the six-month data collection period, the perceptions and attitudes of land freight transport companies and operators regarding environmental sustainability and to determine how these perceptions influence the adoption of sustainable practices, identifying the main barriers and facilitators that affect the transition to environmentally responsible operations. The proposed methodology is qualitative and exploratory, employing semi-structured interviews with managers and drivers, participant observation, and thematic analysis of the transition until saturation is reached. This approach was chosen to understand narratives, meanings, and motivations that are not captured by quantitative studies. The theoretical framework articulates the diffusion of innovations theory, the theory of planned behavior, and a multilevel sociotechnical approach to situate business decisions within their structural context.

Pedestrian safety is a critical issue affecting all citizens, especially in urban environments where the interaction between vehicles and pedestrians is constant. One of the major factors contributing to pedestrian insecurity are risky behaviors, which are often performed without thinking about the consequences. Crossing the street while distracted, not respecting traffic signals, walking in the road, or crossing the street in unauthorized places are common practices that increase the probability of accidents. Imprudent pedestrian habits generate unnecessary risk for all road users. Specifically, the analyzed intersection, characterized by high pedestrian flow (proximity to a hospital and a school), presents an elevated risk and compromises the safe mobility of vulnerable users due to infrastructure deficiencies and signage. Four scenarios were evaluated to improve pedestrian safety at the critical intersection, starting with Case 1 (baseline) which represented the current configuration. This baseline scenario, characterized by basic pedestrian crossings and limited signage, generated the highest number of conflicts and the lowest safety level according to iRAP. Case 2 introduced specific traffic signal improvements and adjustments to pedestrian crossing times, achieving a slight reduction in conflicts. Subsequently, Case 3 reinforced these measures by incorporating physical infrastructure such as refuge islands, wider sidewalks, and improved visibility, reaching an intermediate safety level. Finally, Case 4 (optimal scenario) integrated an exhaustive combination of interventions to maximize safety. These measures included the addition of an extra pedestrian crossing, expanded refuge islands, reduced turning radius, exclusive lanes, and complete signage.

Sustainable mobility in cities is reflected in the organization, sustainability and management of public transport, as its quality directly influences people´s modal choice. Currently, growth and urban expansion in the city of Loja have increased significantly, leading to the need to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the city´s public transport system. Therefore, this study focuses on the analysis of the operational performance of the L2 public transport line, which serves the neighborhoods of Sauces, Argelia and Dos Puentes. The main objective was to diagnose the current conditions of the service along this route, considering user perception as a key indicator to determine whether a quality service is being provided. The research was conducted using a mixed-methods approach, in which surveys were conducted among users of the transport line. The survey included questions related to the parameters of the Transit Capacity and Quality of Service Manual (TCQSM), considering criteria such as hours of service, travel time, punctuality, punctuality, passenger load and coverage to assess the level of service. This approach made it possible to identify critical aspects of the system and to propose the implementation of operational improvements aimed at achieving an adequate level.

This study aimed to analyze the relationship between the stability of Peruvian blueberry export prices and firm competitiveness, approximating price stability through the standard deviation of the unit export price (FOB/kg) and the export price index (IPEX). A quantitative, descriptive, non-experimental design with a cross-sectional time-series approach was applied, using the full set of customs transaction records processed in AZATRADE for 2015–2025 and tariff code 0810400000, with data cleaning procedures intended to reduce unit-value bias. Results showed strong sector expansion: FOB value increased from USD 99.9 million to USD 2,470.2 million and export volume from 10.9 thousand to 377.5 thousand tons, alongside greater market diversification (from 20 to 50 destinations) and declining firm concentration (HHI from 33.8 to 4.7; exporting firms from 24 to 155). Meanwhile, the average export price declined from USD 9.2 to USD 6.5 and the IPEX decreased from 100.0 to 71.2, with a partial rebound in 2023. The study concluded that competitiveness was mainly driven by scale and market expansion under structurally downward price pressure, making price stability a strategic capability rather than a passive outcome. Recommendations included shipment scheduling, destination-based size/format segmentation, stronger commercial agreements, institutionalized data-homogenization protocols, and enhanced cold-chain and logistics investments to reduce quality-related discounts and effective price dispersion.

The main objective of this study was to characterize the dynamics of Peruvian banana exports and to decompose their growth into intensive and extensive margins in order to determine whether aggregate changes were driven by deepening existing flows or by the creation and recomposition of trade links. A quantitative, descriptive, non-experimental design was applied using customs records processed through AZATRADE–SUNAT for 2015–2025, focusing on HS 0803901100 (fresh bananas, Cavendish Valery). The results indicated a relative peak in export value in 2018 followed by a subsequent contraction, alongside a structural decline in exported volumes from 2019 onward, despite a recovery in unit FOB prices during 2023–2025. In addition, the number of exporting firms and destination markets decreased, suggesting rising concentration and weaker geographic diversification. The growth decomposition showed that the net downturn was mainly explained by a strongly negative intensive margin linked to incumbent underperformance and firm exit, whereas the extensive margin remained positive due to firm entry and market openings but did not fully offset the losses; during 2023–2025, the partial recovery was predominantly extensive. It was concluded that aggregate export figures masked vulnerabilities in continuity and depth of core flows. Accordingly, it was recommended to strengthen productive, logistical, and commercial capabilities to rebuild the intensive margin, promote market diversification with permanence and scaling, and reinforce sanitary and climate risk management to sustain market access.