La administración de cilindros de alta presión y su impacto en la atención a los usuarios de gases del aire comprimido

Abstract

Since its inception, the compressed gas market has been managed by the direct and rigid policies of transnational companies. The few existing controls on the distribution of high-pressure cylinders have been created and implemented by these companies; the working procedures focus on preventing the development of competitors by employing mechanisms that impair the free choice of the consumer. These companies take advantage of their “high security firm” title by using it as a mechanism to maintain the concentration of the market. This study seeks to understand the current situation of high pressure cylinders and to suggest modifications to the logistical procedures that can guarantee the consumer a quality service, a fair price, high security standards, and a timely delivery. This article will develop an administration methodology to establish a differentiation between the private use cylinders with the cylinders marketer companies.