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Assessing the PhilRice Rice Engineering and Mechanization Division Workshop
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Abstract
The PhilRice Rice Engineering and Mechanization Division (REMD) serves as a core research unit within PhilRice, focusing on engineering aspects of rice Research for Development (R4D). This study assessed the performance of the REMD workshop, which supports R4D activities by housing equipment for prototype fabrication and machine testing. The research studied the effectiveness of the workshop in achieving its objectives and identifies strengths and weaknesses related to facility resources, workers, and processes. Employing a mixed-methods approach, this study combined qualitative and quantitative methods to gain a comprehensive understanding of the workshop?s dynamics. In-depth interviews, observations of daily operations, and feedback forms were employed to collect data from workshop supervisors, technicians/workers, and clients. The study analyzed the quality of services provided, organizational structure, management of supplies and materials, equipment maintenance, and client feedback. The results showed that the REMD workshop has positively impacted its clients through timely and quality service delivery. Feedback indicates high client satisfaction in terms of timeliness, quality of produce, and general appearance. However, the study also highlighted areas requiring attention. These include the need for centralization of supplies and materials, upgrades to outdated equipment, and a clearer system for the supervision and management of shop technicians.
Keywords
Philrice, Workshop, Prototype Fabrication.
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How to cite this paper
@article{1705476,
author = {Phoebe R. Castillo, Eugene S. Espique, Rick Donald S. Manzon, Noel T. Florencondia, Jeric R. Aduna},
title = {Assessing the PhilRice Rice Engineering and Mechanization Division Workshop},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2024},
volume = {7},
number = {8},
pages = {52-61},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1705476.pdf},
abstract = {The PhilRice Rice Engineering and Mechanization Division (REMD) serves as a core research unit within PhilRice, focusing on engineering aspects of rice Research for Development (R4D). This study assessed the performance of the REMD workshop, which supports R4D activities by housing equipment for prototype fabrication and machine testing. The research studied the effectiveness of the workshop in achieving its objectives and identifies strengths and weaknesses related to facility resources, workers, and processes. Employing a mixed-methods approach, this study combined qualitative and quantitative methods to gain a comprehensive understanding of the workshop?s dynamics. In-depth interviews, observations of daily operations, and feedback forms were employed to collect data from workshop supervisors, technicians/workers, and clients. The study analyzed the quality of services provided, organizational structure, management of supplies and materials, equipment maintenance, and client feedback. The results showed that the REMD workshop has positively impacted its clients through timely and quality service delivery. Feedback indicates high client satisfaction in terms of timeliness, quality of produce, and general appearance. However, the study also highlighted areas requiring attention. These include the need for centralization of supplies and materials, upgrades to outdated equipment, and a clearer system for the supervision and management of shop technicians.},
keywords = {Philrice, Workshop, Prototype Fabrication.},
month = {February},
}