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SERNA-MOSQUERA, Yessika Biasney  y  AGUALIMPIA-ORTIZ, Leidy Johana. Characterization of cabinetmaking productivity in Quibdó, Chocó - Colombia. Entramado [online]. 2016, vol.12, n.2, pp.206-219. ISSN 1900-3803.  https://doi.org/10.18041/entramado.2016v12n2.24210.

The aim of this study is to characterize the cabinetmaking in Quibdó, Chocó, using descriptive research and observational method, 50 cabinetmaker's workshops were selected as sample. The instruments used to collect data were: semistructured survey observational visits and informal discussions with cabinetmaking owners and cabinetmakers. The cabinetmaking productivity was analyzed from operational processes, human resources and economic and financial indicators. From an economic and financial point of view the cabinetmaker's workshops productivity was profitable; the cost-benefit ratio was greater than 1. Evaluated indicators show that operational processes are carried out according to each cabinetmaking's plan; human resource has the skills to perform this kind of work. The investigation allows to conclude that the sector of furniture manufacture has development potential and factors that are in its favor to improve the levels of productivity obtained, and thus could be competitive on the regional and national market.

Palabras clave : Characterization; productivity; cabinetmakers; wood industry; forestry sector; Quibdó.

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