Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology (SJEAT)
Volume-9 | Issue-07 | 290-298
Original Research Article
Earned Value Management in Intralogistics: A Case Study in Mexican Manufacturing
José Alberto Báez Jiménez, José Carlos Hernández-González, Missael Alberto Román-del-Valle
Published : July 8, 2024
Abstract
Earned Value Management (EVM) is a project management tool primarily used in engineering and project management to assess performance in terms of cost and schedule. Earned Value Management/Scheduling systems (EVM/ES) have been fundamental in project control, providing key metrics that measure deviations between planned and actual performance in terms of time and cost. However, its application as a project control technique is not very common in Mexico. In this article, EVM was applied to the intralogistics improvement of a manufacturing process in the automotive sector located in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The case study concluded in February 2024 and includes the project scope, scheduling charts, physical progress reports, and budgeted versus actual cost reports. The aim of this article is to provide practical evidence on how to apply EVM in manufacturing projects in Mexico. This will enable project professionals to more effectively utilize EVM for schedule and cost control in their manufacturing projects, with a specific emphasis on intralogistics.