Analysis of unitization techniques used in material handling in an industrial organization in manaus, brazil

• Autores: João Matheus Rios Freitas, Daniel Nascimento e Silva
• Localización: International Journal of Professional Business Review: Int. J. Prof.Bus. Rev., ISSN 2525-3654, ISSN-e 2525-3654, Vol. 10, Nº. 10, 2025 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Continuous publication)
• Idioma: inglés
• DOI: 10.26668/businessreview/2025.v10i10.5696
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  • Objective: This study analyzed the unitization techniques used by a manufacturing organization operating in the Manaus industrial hub.

      Theoretical Framework: A theoretical framework was developed by combining the different packaging levels with the various techniques used for material unitization in all types of organizations.

      Method: The method employed combined procedures and surveys with scientific and technological techniques. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and observation, analyzed using semantic and content analysis techniques, and organized into summary tables. The results were generated by comparing the empirical findings with the theoretical framework.

      Results and Discussion: The results indicated that a) the material handling process consists of only three steps, b) the techniques used for material handling are well-detailed and clear, and c) the material unitization techniques are varied and specified by material type.

      Research implications: The results provide a solid foundation for industrial organizations to create unitization systems that align with the material handling steps to be unitized.

      Originality / Value: The study demonstrates that unitization process optimization is achieved when a reduction in the complexity of the material handling process is planned, along with the technical details of the activities to be performed at each step.

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