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Original research TRANSFORMING LPG CYLINDER DISTRIBUTION THROUGH INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE SYSTEMS: VALIDATION OF OPERATIONAL OUTCOMESPages 193-204
Abstract
This study presents the design and validation of an integrated quality and safety management system for the distribution of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in cylinders as a structural intervention for sustainable energy logistics. The model is grounded in ISO 9001:2015, NFPA 58, and national regulatory frameworks. An implementation across 50 LPG distribution depots enabled performance evaluation through structured audits, regulatory checklists, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and was monitored throughout a 12-month period. Results demonstrated substantial operational improvements, including marked increases in regulatory compliance and an 80% reduction in incident frequency.
The integration of KPI monitoring tools strengthened traceability and decision-making, while a sensitivity analysis (±3% and ±5%) confirmed the robustness of post-implementation outcomes, with improvements sustained under realistic uncertainty conditions. Overall compliance exceeded 90% across all evaluated standards, demonstrating institutional transformation and operational resilience. The proposed model is replicable and scalable in regions where LPG cylinders remain a primary energy source, contributing to sustainable energy planning by integrating technical regulation, operational risk management, and continuous improvement into a unified governance framework.
Keywords: Quality and safety management, LPG distribution, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Operational risk prevention, Energy logistics.
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Israel Alejandro Murillo-Calderón 
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