Abstract

As businesses worldwide strive to improve their productivity, companies in underdeveloped countries like Bolivia face significant challenges in enhancing their manufacturing capabilities, quality, and competitiveness. To overcome these challenges, new technologies and methods must be explored. This paper proposes the application of the Factory Physics methodology to improve productivity in a Bolivian brick manufacturing firm. In pursuit of this goal, the study analyzed the production line using time and motion study techniques, applying Factory Physics principles, and performing computer simulations. The analysis revealed that implementing process controls and measures guided by Factory Physics significantly improved the manufacturing system's performance, resulting in an increased throughput rate, a reduction in work in process, and a decrease in cycle time. These findings demonstrate the vast potential and adaptability of Factory Physics in significantly enhancing manufacturing systems' performance in underdeveloped countries.