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The researchers dedicate this study to the people who have been an integral part in
making this research a success, to the families and friends, The researchers appreciate the
time and effort given in order to show support in undertaking such a daunting task.
The researchers would like to thank our professor, Engr. Walter Reyes for the genuine
attention and time given for the betterment of this research project despite having a busy
schedule. To Engr. Allyza Nichole Maranan, the researchers would like to express their
gratitude for the relentless support and guidance to the JPIIE organization of University of
Batangas despite having her very busy schedule. To Engr. Patricia Dimayuga, The
researchers are thankful for her generosity in giving her time in order to listen and assess this
research, and give suggestions for its betterment. And most of all, to God, who strengthened
us in the various stages of making this research, especially in the most challenging of times.
Arce, Jerome
John Ily
Aira Tatlonghari,
Joshua
Having said that, the main goal of this study is to apply time and motion analysis
techniques to improve the BCV88 Car Wash's efficiency. Effectiveness and efficiency are
important aspects of competitiveness in the automobile business that need to be taken into
consideration for success. Batangas City car wash companies, like BCV88 Car Wash,
constantly struggle to find a balance between providing high-quality services and optimizing
operating efficiency. Success in such an environment requires the discovery and
implementation of productivity enhancing methods.
The operational challenges facing BCV88 Car Wash in Batangas City are multifaceted
and deeply rooted in the current workflow and procedural framework of the business. The
study aimed to answer the following questions:
1. In what ways can the reasons for the decline in customer satisfaction at BCV88 Car
Wash be identified or defined?
4. What are the efficient ways to improve workflows and eliminate bottlenecks?
5. What are the efficient ways to control and standardize the improved process?
Through this research, the productivity and procedure of the BCV88 car wash can be
improved in terms of efficiency, uniformity, and overall quality. Customer service gaps and
other issues will be recognized, and appropriate solutions will be implemented. Standard
work and time measurement can be restored when the enhancements or improvements have
been introduced. This could be a critical component in order to optimize productivity
improvement.
The general objectives of this study are to define the bottleneck in the process,
improve their actual process, and add one more human labor.
To identify and clearly what the main issue or issues are that are holding up
the process. It requires back-to-back data collection, team involvement, and
monitoring the processes to be sure about the exact of nature the bottleneck is
lying. To Measure how this problem may affect the business capacity of
BCV88 Carwash
To measure how much was the bottleneck actually dragging down the BCV88
Carwash? This can also allow retailers to examine what impact the bottleneck
has on throughput, customer waiting times, service quality and operational
efficiency. Capture appropriate measures such as cycle time, idle time, and
capacity utilization to gauge the severity of the problem.
This study focuses on the staffing difficulty confronting the car wash sector. It
attempts to investigate the causes of a labor shortage in carwash businesses. If additional
cleaners are employed, they will take less time to clean each car, making them more efficient
and boosting client turnover. One approach is to form numerous cleaning crews that can
operate concurrently or run successive cars, followed by enhancing the workflow. Making
adjustments to the process map to eliminate idle times and washing-related inefficiencies.
The context of studying slow productivity in a car wash, where only one person
manages the workload, encapsulates various factors that limit the researcher's ability to
comprehensively analyze the project's scope. It also implies a need to consider the skill level
and experience of the individual operator, as well as potential technological solutions that
could enhance productivity. This study focusing solely on sedan cars within the carwash
industry may struggle with generalizing findings to other vehicle types. The specific
characteristics of sedans, such as size and shape, may lead to unique operational challenges
and customer preferences that do not apply universally across all vehicle categories.
Bottlenecks. Are points in a process or system where the flow of work is impeded
or slowed down, causing delays, inefficiencies, and limiting overall productivity.
Points in a process where work slows down or stops, causing delays and reducing
overall productivity.
Help and support provided by a company to its customers before, during, and after a
purchase to answer questions, resolve problems, and ensure a good experience.
A detailed look at the movements workers make to perform tasks, aimed at improving
efficiency.
The amount of work done compared to the resources, time, and effort used, showing
how effectively tasks and goals are accomplished.
Time and Motion Study. Analysis of the time spent in going through the different
motions of a job or series of jobs.
Analyzing the time taken and movements involved in performing a job or series of
jobs to find ways to improve efficiency.
Time Study. It is a direct and continuous observation of task, using a time- watch
device it can also be used by a videotape camera to record the time taken to accomplish a
task.
Watching and recording the time it takes to complete tasks, often using a stopwatch or
video camera.
A set of guidelines and steps that standardize and regulate work activities to ensure
consistent, efficient, and effective operations.
Obstacles, delays, or unnecessary steps in a process that slow down work and reduce
productivity and effectiveness.
DATA GATHERING
Prior to initiating the actual study, the research team took steps to thoroughly
familiarize themselves with the cleaning procedures established by BCV88 Carwash. This
included understanding the detailed processes and protocols that the carwash staff follow
during their daily operations. This preliminary step was essential to ensure that the
researchers had a comprehensive grasp of the existing workflow and standards of cleanliness
maintained by BCV88 Carwash.
To structure their study, the researchers employed the DMAIC methodology, a data-
driven quality strategy used for process improvement. DMAIC stands for Define, Measure,
Analyze, Improve, and Control:
Measure: In this phase, the team collected data on the current performance of the carwash
processes. This involved timing each step of the cleaning procedure and recording the
movements and actions of the staff. Accurate data collection was crucial for establishing a
baseline for comparison.
Analyze: With the data in hand, the researchers conducted a detailed analysis to identify
bottlenecks, delays, and non-value-added activities. This analysis helped pinpoint specific
areas where the process could be streamlined or improved.
Improve: Based on the findings from the analysis phase, the team proposed and tested
various improvements. This could involve rearranging the workflow, optimizing the
sequence of tasks, or introducing new tools or techniques to enhance efficiency and
effectiveness.
Control: Finally, the researchers developed a control plan to sustain the improvements over
time. This included establishing new standard operating procedures (SOPs), training staff on
the updated processes, and implementing monitoring systems to ensure that the gains in
efficiency and quality were maintained.
BCV88 CARWASH
SUMMARY OF WORK STATION LAYOUT: carwash work station layout refers to the
arrangement of equipment, stations, and workflow design within the carwash facility to
optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
PREP STATION: A designated area where customers can prep their vehicles before entering
the wash, such as removing debris, folding side mirrors, or retracting antennas.
WASHING STATION: These are the primary areas where vehicles are cleaned. They
typically include multiple lanes with equipment like high-pressure hoses, brushes, and soap
dispensers.
DRYING STATION: After washing, vehicles may proceed to drying stations equipped with
blowers or towel dryers to remove excess water.
DETAILING STATION: Optional areas where additional detailing services like waxing,
vacuuming, or interior cleaning can be performed.
EXIT: The final stage where customers leave the facility after their vehicles have been
washed and dried.
INVENTORY: Inventory in a carwash typically refers to the supplies and materials needed to
operate the business efficiently, such as cleaning chemicals, towels, brushes, hoses, and
maintenance tools. Effective inventory management ensures that the carwash has enough
stock on hand to meet demand while minimizing excess inventory that ties up capital and
storage space.
CARWASH ROOM: In a carwash room, inventory refers to the essential supplies and
equipment needed for cleaning vehicles effectively. This includes things like cleaning
chemicals, soaps, brushes, towels, hoses, and maintenance tools. Proper management of
inventory ensures that the carwash room is adequately stocked to handle customer demand
while minimizing waste and downtime.
Rinsing Water
Vacuuming Interior
Tire Blacking
This is the step-by-step procedure in cleaning one sedan car. We gathered the accurate
data in order to compute for the cycle time. This data shows how a sedan car undergo in a
cleaning process.
As indicated here in table 1, The average total time of cleaning one sedan car by one
person is 3966.55 second or 66 minutes and 11 seconds or 1 hour 6 minutes and 11 seconds.
As shown in figures 2.1 to 2.10, These are the standard cleaning processes that is executed in
the sedan car by a single person.
Rinsing Water
Vacuuming Interior
Tire Blacking
The production process of BCV88 car wash in Batangas City where the study focused
has 1 worker per sedan car. The processes of cleaning the sedan cars in BCV88 car wash are
the following: Checking the interior, watering the exterior, soaping the exterior, wiping with
soap, rinsing water, washing the wheels, clean the mattings, sun-drying mattings, wiping dry
towel (exterior and interior), vacuuming interior, and tire blacking. The process or section
that consumes a lot of time are wiping the dry towel (exterior), and sun-drying the mattings.
Furthermore, the standard time of cleaning one sedan car will depend on the worker.
The steps that consume the most time are wiping the exterior with a dry towel and
sun-drying the mats. The total time required to clean one sedan car varies depending on the
worker, as the speed and efficiency of each step can differ among individuals.
The BCV88 Car Wash has three major equipment in order to complete the process in
cleaning a sedan car. The foam wash machine is use to encapsulates dirt, grime, and
contaminants, lifting them away from the paint. The air compressor machine which will be
used to blow water out of cracks, such the space between doors and windows, or behind side
mirrors. The vacuum cleaner is used to make the vehicle cleaning more efficient and
convenient.
The BCV88 Car Wash uses three major pieces of equipment to complete the cleaning process
for a sedan car. These are:
Foam Wash Machine: This machine is used to apply foam that encapsulates dirt, grime,
and contaminants. The foam lifts these particles away from the car's paint, making it easier to
remove them without scratching the surface.
Air Compressor Machine: This equipment is used to blow water out of hard-to-reach
areas such as the space between doors and windows, or behind side mirrors. By removing
water from these areas, it prevents water spots and potential rusting.
Vacuum Cleaner: This machine is used to clean the interior of the vehicle more efficiently
and conveniently. It removes dust, dirt, and debris from the seats, carpets, and other interior
surfaces, ensuring a thorough clean.
START
Inspection
Rinsing Water
Vacuuming Interior
Tire Blacking
END
PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION
The shortage of employees in the carwash sector is complex and urgent which needs careful
analysis and deliberate actions. Viable alternatives must be explored by carwash companies
so that they can improve on customer service quality, increase operational efficiency, and
hence survive in competitive market through identifying root causes as well as some targeted
efforts.
1. Lack of manpower
Because there is only one worker cleaning the sedan cars, this can lead to increased
wait time for the customers. In result the potential customers may leave and choose
another carwash business if the wait times are too long.
Researchers would like to recommend this study to all future researchers and
businessmen who would be making a study about organizing the cleaning process in car and
auto detailing car wash Using DMAIC Methodology. Understanding and implementing
DMAIC principles can significantly enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of cleaning
processes in automotive detailing businesses like BCV88.
The study also focuses on utilizing Time and Motion principles to streamline
operations and enhance efficiency in the cleaning process. Implementing the findings from
this study can lead to significant improvements in productivity and cost- effectiveness for car
wash businesses.
Define
Upon observation, the researcher noticed that there’s a lot of workers out there
but only one worker is responsible for cleaning one sedan car. Those factors can contribute to
the delay of the cleaning process.
Measure
We also observe that they do not have a standard cleaning procedure which is
also a factor that contributes to the delay of the cleaning process, because it may consume
more time if they don’t arrange properly their cleaning procedure.
Improve
The company should follow the pre-determined standards. Following proper
standards is a must to maximize their ability to accomplish such tasks. Each worker should
have proper standards to be followed. On the proposed process, we made an organized
cleaning procedure that may help the workers to complete their task efficiently.
Control
Workers should keep their workplace clean after working hours, and when
cleaning, they should examine all machinery and equipment to keep it safe and easy to
operate in. To avoid degradation of machines and equipment, examine them once a week.
The process of developing and implementing standardized work procedures for all the
stages of car wash should include aspects like pre-washing, washing, rinsing, drying and
finishing touches.
This will entail creating elaborate manuals or visual guides that employees can reference in
order to ensure conformity as well as efficiency.
Frequently organize training sessions for workers so that they can understand the
standard operating procedures and be able to complete assignments effectively. When
instructing new employees at work, it is important to stress on how they can manage time
properly and execute tasks without undue delays.
To reduce any unnecessary movements around a car wash facility thereby cutting the
time spent in moving vehicle through each stage of the washing process, layout arrangement
should be done properly. Make sure required tools and materials are within reach of workers
where they are stationed.
Purchase modern high tech car washing systems that will cut down the amount of
time taken by each job. Tools need to be maintained regularly as well as improved upon in
case there is any breakdown or lapse in their functioning which would result into absence
from work.
Conduct flow analysis on vehicles at a particular car wash facility with an aim of
identifying as well rectifying bottlenecks. There has to be a systematic scheduling system that
ensures no one part becomes overloaded while others continue normally.