The production of Moringa oleifera capsules has emerged as a promising agricultural activity in Mexico, driven by the plant’s well-documented health and nutritional benefits. In response, farmers have begun producing Moringa oleifera as a dietary supplement, using artisanal methods with minimal production controls. This study aimed to estimate the processing times of the Moringa oleifera production system using simulation modeling with Arena^® software and to evaluate the economic feasibility of capsule production. Methodologically, it was approached as a case study in the state of Veracruz, and processing times were estimated through systematic sampling and modeled with Arena simulation software. Three simulation scenarios were considered to select a technically and economically viable alternative for agricultural producers, as follows: one with a 200-capsule encapsulator (1E200C), another with two 200-capsule encapsulators (2E200C), and a third with an 800-capsule encapsulator (1E800C). For the initial diagnosis, a research stay was conducted for 180 days, and the production capacity was set at 24,000 capsules due to raw material limitations. Results indicated that the 1E800C scenario reduced processing time by 60% compared to the 1E200C scenario and by 35% compared to the 2E200C scenario. Additionally, the 1E800C model required only Arena simulation software version 162 days (16 h) of work, while the 2E200C required 4 days (32 h) and the 1E200C required 7 days (56 h). In terms of production costs per unit of 90 capsules, the 1E200C was USD 3.93, the 2E200C was USD 3.64, and the 1E800C was USD 3.45. This study concluded that due to raw material limitations, the company can produce 12,800 units of 90 capsules per year. It is recommended to adopt the 1E800C encapsulator, which would lower the overall production costs by 12.23%, representing USD 0.48 per unit produced and resulting in an additional profit of USD 6150.50. Over a five-year evaluation period, the benefit–cost ratio was 5.03, the NPV was 922,370.11, and the IRR was 42.09%, indicating that this type of agribusiness in Mexico is both technically and economically feasible.

Due to the high level of competitiveness that exists today, companies have the obligation to establish strategies that allow them to raise their customer service levels without incurring excessive costs. This study addresses the problems of a commercial company located in the state of Puebla, Mexico, which is in a period of restructuring, establishing strategies that allow it to reduce the losses generated from the empirical method of managing its inventories. For this purpose, the research determines the optimal lot quantity by means of the EOQ method of inventories in two of its models, eliminating the risk of shortage and comparing the results obtained in each model, being the News Boy Model with normal distribution. .

Objective: The Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) indicator will be implemented in a semi-intensive tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) aquaculture production unit (APU), establishing parallels between the variables used in industrial production and those that can be quantified in aquaculture production to obtain a comprehensive process indicator. Design/methodology/approach: The Deming cycle was implemented. During the plan phase, its application in aquaculture production units was investigated, and analogies between production processes were established. In the do phase, variables were adapted and implemented in eight production batches. In the check phase, the new formulas were adjusted to determine availability, yield, and quality. Finally, in the action phase, the OEE of each batch studied was calculated, along with confidence intervals, a paired t-test, and Pearson's correlation coefficient. Results: Performance figures of 90.58%, availability of 95.32%, and quality of 86.11% were identified, yielding an overall operational efficiency (OEEaq) value of 76.37%. 95% confidence intervals were obtained for all batches, batches with electrical failures, and the remaining batches. Paired t-tests were performed on pairs of indicators, and Pearson correlation coefficients were calculated. In the evaluation of all batches, the 95% confidence interval (CI) for the quality indicator is the widest: 0.57–1.08. The results indicate that availability is both stable and reliable, while performance remains relatively stable; however, its impact is contingent upon the quality of the indicators. The identified area for improvement is quality. Limitations/Implications: Provided adequate records exist, it is feasible to comprehensively evaluate each batch produced in a semi-intensive tilapia farm using the OEE indicator. It would be relevant to document the values ​​of other facilities and evaluate whether the application of the indicator facilitates the formulation of guidelines. Findings/Conclusions: From an initial perspective, OEE can be used as an overall indicator in the semi-intensive tilapia production process.

Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) constitute one of the major public health challenges worldwide. These diseases exhibit high comorbidity and shared risk factors, contributing to progressive and systemic deterioration that affects multiple organs simultaneously. Despite advances in artificial intelligence predictive models, most existing approaches focus on isolated conditions, while leveraging the interconnected nature of disease progression remains an emerging area of opportunity, not only for predictive but also for preventive tasks. Therefore, this work proposes SupraHealth-Mini, a minimal proof-of-concept system for projecting NCD progression by integrating a graph-based mechanism with generative artificial intelligence, with the aim of supporting medical counseling tasks. The approach models diseases as nodes in a graph, where relationships derived from medical literature, harmonized datasets, and expert knowledge are used to construct a mechanism for simulating plausible temporal disease progression across various NCDs. The system also incorporates generative models, specifically StyleGAN2, to produce personalized medical visualizations conditioned on the patient’s specific risk factors. Furthermore, the implementation includes an interactive web interface designed to provide clinical guidance and raise patient awareness. Preliminary validation with medical experts suggests that the generated projections are consistent, clinically plausible, and useful for communicating long-term risk to patients.

The production of Moringa oleifera capsules has emerged as a promising agricultural activity in Mexico, driven by the plant’s well-documented health and nutritional benefits. In response, farmers have begun producing Moringa oleifera as a dietary supplement, using artisanal methods with minimal production controls. This study aimed to estimate the processing times of the Moringa oleifera production system using simulation modeling with Arena® software, and to evaluate the economic feasibility of capsule production. Methodologically, it was approached as a case study in the state of Veracruz, processing times were estimated through systematic sampling and modeled with Arena simulation software. Three simulation scenarios were considered to select a technically and economically viable alternative for agricultural producers: one with a 200-capsule encapsulator (1E200C), another with two 200-capsule encapsulators (2E200C) and a third with an 800-capsule encapsulator (1E800C). For the initial diagnosis a research stay was conducted for 180 days, and the production capacity was set at 24,000 capsules due to raw material limitations. Results indicated that the 1E800C scenario reduced processing time by 60% compared to the1E200C scenario, and by 35% compared to the 2E200C scenario. Additionally, the 1E800C model required only 2 days (16 hours) of work, while the 2E200C required 4 days (32 hours), and the 1E200C required 7 days (56 hours). In terms of production costs per unit of 90 capsules, the 1E200C was 3.93 USD the 2E200C 3.64 USD and the 1E800C 3.45 USD The study concluded that due to raw material limitations, the company can produce 12,800 units per year of 90 capsules. It is recommended to adopt the 1E800C encapsulator, which would lower overall production costs by 12.23%, representing 0.48 USD per unit produced, resulting in an additional profit of 6,150.50 USD Over a five-year evaluation period, the benefit-cost ratio was 5.03, the NPV was 922,370.11 and the IRR was 42.09%, indicating that this type of agribusiness in Mexico is both technically and economically feasible.