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A Six Sigma Approach to Enhancing the Production Performance of Pacific White Shrimp (Litopenaeus Vannamei): a Proposal for Optimizing Stocking Density and Acclimation Methods

  • Génesis Dayana Guevara Huacón
  • , Melissa Arlette Zambrano Peñafiel
  • , Hernán Lara-Padilla
  • , Tania Rojas

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Abstract

Ecuador is a leading producer of white shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, exporting 1.069 million tons and generating $7 billion by 2022. However, challenges in the post-larval phase affect the sustainability and profitability of shrimp farming. In this study, we applied the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology to optimize the growth and survival rates of shrimp larvae. In the Define phase, biotic and abiotic variables influencing larval growth were identified. The Measure phase involved collecting data on shrimp weight and key environmental conditions, including pH, temperature, ammonia, sulfur percentage, and algal presence. Statistical analysis during the analysis phase revealed critical insights into the impact of these variables on growth rates. The proposed improvements in the improve phase included enhanced water quality management, optimized feeding strategies, and stress reduction measures. Control charts and multivariate analysis during the control phase ensured the sustainability of these improvements. This study demonstrates that applying Six Sigma methodologies can significantly enhance the productivity and profitability of shrimp farming by addressing critical growth and survival factors.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSystems, Smart Technologies, and Innovation for Society - Proceedings of CITIS 2024
EditorsEsteban Mauricio Inga Ortega, Vladimir Espartaco Robles-Bykbaev, Nuria García Herranz, Eduardo Gallego Diaz
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages486-499
Number of pages14
ISBN (Print)9783031870644
DOIs
StatePublished - 2025
Event10th International Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation for Society, CITIS 2024 - Guayaquil, Ecuador
Duration: 18 Jul 2024 → 19 Jul 2024

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Networks and Systems
Volume1331 LNNS
ISSN (Print)2367-3370
ISSN (Electronic)2367-3389

Conference

Conference10th International Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation for Society, CITIS 2024
Country/TerritoryEcuador
CityGuayaquil
Period18/07/24 → 19/07/24

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s) 2025.

Keywords

  • Aquaculture
  • Larval Rearing
  • Quality Control
  • Shrimp Industry

CACES Knowledge Areas

  • 527A Industrial production

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