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Developing a Beta Version Tool Tracking System for Production and Operation Management in a Sugar Central Plant in Tarlac: A Case Study
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Engineering Management
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1717842
Abstract
The sugar industry in the Philippines faces unique operational challenges due to its binary schedule of milling and repair seasons. For long-standing facilities like Central Azucarera de Tarlac (CAT), overreliance on manual inventory procedures has led to high inventory shrinkage caused by misplacement, damage, and lack of accountability regarding maintenance tools. This study details the development of a Beta Version Tool Tracking System designed to digitalize asset management and reduce recurrent procurement costs. The study followed a three-phase methodology which includes data gathering, designing the system architecture, and developing a beta version of the system before the initial testing. Preliminary results indicate that the system establishes a clear chain of custody, ensuring personnel accountability through digital records. By transitioning from manual tracking to a data-driven IT framework, CAT can significantly mitigate financial drain and improve operational efficiency during critical repair seasons.
Keywords
Sugar Production management, Tool & System Tracking, Inventory Management, IT Based Monitoring System
How to cite this paper
@article{1717842,
author = {Shaye Caroline Manlupig, Michael John Villar},
title = {Developing a Beta Version Tool Tracking System for Production and Operation Management in a Sugar Central Plant in Tarlac: A Case Study},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2026},
volume = {9},
number = {11},
pages = {1998-2001},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1717842.pdf},
abstract = {The sugar industry in the Philippines faces unique operational challenges due to its binary schedule of milling and repair seasons. For long-standing facilities like Central Azucarera de Tarlac (CAT), overreliance on manual inventory procedures has led to high inventory shrinkage caused by misplacement, damage, and lack of accountability regarding maintenance tools. This study details the development of a Beta Version Tool Tracking System designed to digitalize asset management and reduce recurrent procurement costs. The study followed a three-phase methodology which includes data gathering, designing the system architecture, and developing a beta version of the system before the initial testing. Preliminary results indicate that the system establishes a clear chain of custody, ensuring personnel accountability through digital records. By transitioning from manual tracking to a data-driven IT framework, CAT can significantly mitigate financial drain and improve operational efficiency during critical repair seasons.},
keywords = {Sugar Production management, Tool & System Tracking, Inventory Management, IT Based Monitoring System},
month = {May},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1717842}
}