Diseño de un modelo de optimización para la gestión y desalojo de residuos reciclables en una empresa del sector acuícola

Abstract

CONDITION FOR PUBLICATION OF PROJECT. In a company from Ecuador’s export sector, the need to improve the management of recyclable waste generated in its production processes was identified. The project aims to optimize traceability, reduce operational times, and improve warehouse space utilization, based on the hypothesis that digitalization and mathematical optimization can significantly transform the process. The justification lies in the environmental, economic, and social impact of inefficient waste management. For the development of the project, a mixed-integer linear programming (MILP) model was designed and implemented, supported by digital tools such as a Business Intelligence dashboard and the digitalization of sales and reception processes. Process analysis techniques, traceability standards, and data visualization tools were applied. As a result, the total recycling process time was reduced by 24%, full traceability of recyclable materials was achieved, warehouse occupancy was kept below 20%, and the perception of workload among operational staff improved by 86%. It is concluded that the integration of optimization models and digital technology significantly enhances waste management in the aquaculture sector. Keywords: Recycling management, MILP, traceability, digitalization.