Análisis de la eficiencia operativa en los procesos de extracción de materiales pétreos y su relación con la productividad: Estudio de caso en la empresa Buenos

Abstract

The limited ability to optimize the use of operational resources is a common problem among small-scale mining companies, given its direct impact on productivity levels and economic sustainability. In this context, the objective of the research was to analyze the operational efficiency of the Buenos Hermanos mining company and its relationship to productivity during the 2021–2025 period. The methodology was based on a quantitative approach, with a descriptive and correlational scope, using a longitudinal analysis of operational and production records related to fuel consumption, operating costs, production volume, and revenue. The results showed significant monthly variations in each of the indicators for the variables analyzed: Notable characteristics for a given month included a peak energy productivity of 30.23 m³/gal in June 2021, a peak production of 800 m³ in November 2021, and a peak revenue of USD 5,357.00 in the same month. Likewise, Spearman’s correlation coefficient indicated a significant positive relationship between energy productivity and production volume (ρ = 0.814; p < 0.01), as well as between energy productivity and revenue (ρ = 0.781; p < 0.01). In conclusion, operational efficiency directly influences a company’s productivity and economic performance, making it a key determinant of the competitiveness and sustainability of extractive operations. Keywords: operational efficiency, productivity, production processes, stone materials, longitudinal analysis.