Technology and safety in Durango municipality Carpentries

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to know the situation in which carpentry workshops (MSMEs) operate in the city of Durango, their productive capacity, labor conditions, a diagnosis is made through a SWOT analysis to identify strategies. Directed interviews were carried out in 100 carpentry shops, a number that widely exceeds the required sample. Results was obtained in relation to working conditions, technology, legal framework and strategic planning. This results show the precariousness of this small business, which has been strongly affected by mass-produced products offered in large stores, lack of administrative knowledge, lack of training, absence of marketing, lack of economic and technological resources, but they still maintain strengths based on the tradition work, quality products and good service.