SEP

PUEBLA TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE

IMPLEMENT DISPENSERS
SANITARY TOWELS IN THE
BATHROOMS OF THE PUEBLA TECHNOLOGICAL
INSTITUTE.

RESEARCH WORKSHOP 1

DAMAYANTI CERVANTES ZURITA

PRESENTS:

HERNÁNDEZ ROSAS YAMIL

MOON PASAN JOSÉ ENRIQUE
ROJAS OCAÑA ALEJANDRO
SÁNCHEZ PLIEGO ALAN
SANDOVAL ALMONTE ALEXANDRA
 INDEX
SEP......................................................................................................................................1
INDEX.....................................................................................................................................2
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................4
PROBLEM STATEMENT..........................................................................................5
GENERAL OBJECTIVE.............................................................................................5
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES............................................................................................5
JUSTIFICATION.........................................................................................................5
CHAPTER 1....................................................................................................................6
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK...................................................................................6
MENSTRUAL CYCLE...............................................................................................7
PHASES OF THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE.................................................................7
SYMPTOMS OF THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE..........................................................9
TYPES OF CARE......................................................................................................11
The menstrual cup......................................................................................................12
DISPENSER...............................................................................................................14
TYPES OF SANITARY TOWEL DISPENSERS.....................................................14
ULINE Mexico - H-1018 Feminine Hygiene.............................................................14
Features :....................................................................................................................15
Cost:............................................................................................................................15
Maintenance:..............................................................................................................15
TEGGRA Model VTG...............................................................................................16
Characteristics:...........................................................................................................16
Cost:............................................................................................................................16
Maintenance:..............................................................................................................16
Teggra Model Two Springs........................................................................................17
Characteristics:...........................................................................................................17
Maintenance:..............................................................................................................17
Survey.........................................................................................................................18
EPISODE 2....................................................................................................................19
DEVELOPMENT..........................................................................................................19
SURVEY....................................................................................................................19
SURVEY FOR ITP STUDENTS:..............................................................................21
 Sanitary towel dispensers in the ITP bathrooms........................................................21
DISPENSERS............................................................................................................27
Dispenser comparison table........................................................................................28
SUPPLIERS...............................................................................................................31
DISPENSER...............................................................................................................31
MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................................32
SANITARY TOWELS...............................................................................................33
PLACE OF IMPLEMENTATION............................................................................35
CONCLUSIONS............................................................................................................40
BIBLIOGRAPHY..........................................................................................................42
 INTRODUCTION

This project talks about a service for the implementation of sanitary towel
dispensers in the bathrooms of the ITP (Technological Institute of Puebla) so that
there is prevention of accidents that usually happen to some women at a certain
time. There are times when women are not prepared for their menstrual cycle and
in this way we can help them solve it or simply to be prepared for an event that is
about to happen. The project is aimed at a special audience, in this case they are
women who can range from students, teachers, secretaries, senior managers,
visiting public, to anyone who uses the women's toilets.

The problem arises from the fact that the closest stores are located in the
Maravillas neighborhood (Road, Maravillas, 72220 Puebla, Pue.), which is very far
from certain toilets, so it is a good option to have a dispenser in the bathroom so as
not to go out and expose yourself to some risks when leaving the Tecnológico.
Another problem is when an accident occurs, women try to get some sanitary pads,
but it is very difficult for them since they may be alone and will need them urgently.

The idea is to make an agreement with a supplier of sanitary towels so that the cost
of them is not expensive and does not exceed the prices of the local market and
thus their price is more economical for students and other people who use the
dispenser that Have a variety of towels for women's comfort.

In this project we are going to address chapter 1 in which we will see the theoretical
framework where we will see background, types of dispensers, menstrual cycle,
care and surveys. In chapter 2 we will talk about the results obtained from the
survey carried out as well as show the percentage graphs of the dispenser to be
used, including their suppliers and their maintenance.
PROBLEM STATEMENT

The lack of sanitary napkin dispensers at the Tecnológico de Puebla has caused
women to lose time from their activities by having to leave the institution to look for
sanitary napkins, in addition to exposing themselves to the dangers of the street
and even experiencing certain uncomfortable situations. Some women even have
to contact someone else to ask for help and thus obtain sanitary towels, the idea to
improve the situation is that there is a dispensing machine inside each women's
bathroom of the technological facility with some type of agreement with a company
to supply and obtain a better price.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

All women who are within ITP have easy access to sanitary pads at a low cost.

Diagnose the current requirement situation, generate an implementation proposal,

as well as an economic sustainability proposal and implement the service in the ITP
bathrooms.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

• Implement dispensing machines.

• Ease of purchase within the ITP.
• Manage that sanitary towels are free through agreements in the future.

JUSTIFICATION

The reason why it was decided to carry out this project was that it was observed
that within the Technological Institute of Puebla there is no sanitary napkin
dispensing machine, therefore the students felt the need to go out and buy feminine
napkins. in the premises that are located near the institution, so in the event of an
emergency it is impossible for them to go out to buy the towels they need, however
with the dispensing machines it will be of great help in case of an emergency since
They will have them within easy reach. We will put this project into practice by
carrying out a survey within the institution to assess how feasible its implementation
is, as well as to know what types of feminine pads are most in demand. Based on
the results of said survey, we will implement sanitary pad dispensers. As well as the
types of towels that have been most requested, also based on this survey it will be
taken to know which are the three toilets that are most feasible to put a feminine
towel dispenser.

CHAPTER 1
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

What we will see in the theoretical framework are some definitions that will help us
understand the reason why the project will be carried out.
We will touch on the topic of the menstrual cycle and we will give more emphasis
on the phases, the symptoms, the time, the duration and how we are going to be
able to take care of ourselves during that time, the hygiene that we must have, what
and what are the types of dispensers that we can use in the ITP.

MENSTRUAL CYCLE

The menstrual cycle is regulated by flatulence in the levels of sex hormones, which
produces certain changes in the ovaries and uterus. Upon reaching puberty, in
females the process of maturation of the eggs begins, menarche, approximately
one every month. If the egg is not fertilized, a process of destruction and expulsion
begins that ends with hemorrhage. The set of all these processes is called the
“Menstrual Cycle” and includes all those events that occur between one
hemorrhage, also called menstruation or period, and the next. This cycle is usually
28 days, although it can be shortened or lengthened. It is a process controlled by
the endocrine system.

PHASES OF THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE

1. The menstrual phase (Menstruation ). The menstrual phase is what is

often called a “period.” The official start of the cycle is the first day of the
menstrual phase, the first day of the period. Menstrual blood

It detaches from the lining of the uterus, flows from the uterus, passes
through the cervix, the vagina and exits through the vaginal opening. The
period usually lasts between three and seven days. It may seem like it,
however, the average amount of vaginal discharge for the entire period is
about a quarter cup.

2. The follicular phase. This phase is about preparing your body for
pregnancy each month. It begins when the hormone estrogen tells the lining
 of the uterus to thicken and develop in preparation for a fertilized egg. At the
same time, another hormone called Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles. Each follicle contains one egg,
usually only one egg will be completely ready for fertilization each month.
Estrogen levels rise dramatically in the days leading up to ovulation and
peak one day before the next phase begins.

3. The ovulation phase. The emergence of estrogen causes an increase in a

third hormone “Luteinizing Hormone” (LH). LH is what causes a follicle to
rupture and the release of an egg. Menstrual cycles are regular 28-day
cycles. However, the length of most women's menstrual cycle is different,
with ovulation usually occurring 11 to 16 days before the next period.
Ovulation occurs when one of the ovaries releases a mature egg, which
slides from the ovary to the nearest fallopian tube and then to the uterus. As
the egg descends the fallopian tube, the endometrium becomes thicker.

4. The luteal phase. After ovulation the luteal phase begins. The empty follicle
becomes a corpus luteum. The cells of the corpus luteum produce estrogen
and large amounts of progesterone. The

Progesterone stimulates the development of the uterine wall to prepare for a

fertilized egg.

At this point two things can happen. If you become pregnant, the egg passes into
the uterus and attaches to the endometrium. If you do not become pregnant, the
wall of the uterus detaches through the vaginal opening. The period begins and a
new menstrual cycle begins.
 Illustration 1. Menstrual cycle

SYMPTOMS OF THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE

For women, menstruation can cause some annoying symptoms that are typical of
this event and are mostly harmless to the health of the affected person.

• Mood changes: The change in mood during your period is due to hormones
and the change in their levels. Progesterone rises in the ovulation phase on
approximately day 14 of the cycle. This hormone is responsible for
thickening the endometrium, which is the internal and functional part of the
uterus, to allow the implantation of a fertilized egg. If this does not happen,
the endometrium is shed as menstrual bleeding.

• Tiredness and fatigue: When our body has little availability of iron, either
because it is not absorbed correctly or because there is blood loss such as
during menstruation, less oxygen can reach the cells of our body as a
consequence. This is when tiredness and fatigue arise.
• Food cravings: Hormonal changes and high levels of estrogen during these
days cause blood sugar levels to drop, which in turn causes the desire to eat
foods that contain it, such as ice cream and cakes.

• Pimples or pimples: The increase in progesterone from the middle of the

cycle stimulates the production of sebaceous glands. The bait is a dense,
oily substance whose function is to naturally lubricate the skin. As
progesterone levels increase, the skin becomes inflamed and the pores
close, causing sebum to accumulate beneath its surface.

• Cramps: Scientists think that menstrual cramps are caused by

prostaglandin, a substance produced by the uterus, which causes the uterus
to contract. The cramping sensation is because the uterus
 it contracts. At the beginning of the period, prostaglandin levels are high,
and as menstruation begins, these levels drop.

• Breasts that are sensitive or painful to palpation : the breast ducts

become inflamed, which in addition to causing discomfort can affect the
appearance of the breasts.

• Headaches: In most cases, headaches linked to menstruation are triggered

as a result of hormonal changes that particularly occur during the days
before the menstrual cycle, when estrogen levels drop rapidly.
Prostaglandins, or chemicals produced naturally by the uterine lining, also
play a role in headaches.

(Buffet, 1998)

TYPES OF CARE

Hygiene is the scientific art that tends to improve and preserve physical health and
prolong life. For example, a type of hygiene for the ancient Hebrews (according to
the laws of Niddah), they gathered and separated menstruating women for seven
“clean” days. This, more or less, is what is best known, but what interests us about
menstruation in the past still lacks satisfactory answers. However, there are
indications that in these ancient times women used cloth to contain the blood, a
type of loincloth that was then washed. There is also data on moistened papyrus
and black panties, the softened universal cloth, which would be placed in the
vagina as a tampon.

Many women, especially in rural areas, chose to bleed directly on their clothing.
Certain writings from around the year 1800 indicate that in these days women had
black underwear, but nothing particularly absorbent.

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Below are some intimate care methods:

The menstrual cup

The first patent for the menstrual cup dates back to 1937, and its design has been
basically the same since then. The menstrual cup is a container that is inserted into
the vagina during menstruation to deposit menstrual flow.

Unlike tampons, which are also used internally, the menstrual cup does not absorb
blood. Rather, it remains contained inside the cup until it is removed from the
vagina and the liquid is discarded.

Illustration 2. menstrual cup

Menstrual sponge. This sponge was marketed in the 1940s. A menstrual sponge,
also known as a vaginal sponge, is another way to collect the bleeding that occurs
during menstruation. This menstrual flow collection system works in a very similar
way to other methods such as tampons, since it is inserted into the vagina in the
same way and lasts almost identically (approximately 6-8 hours).
 Illustration 3. Menstrual Sponge
The tampons. Mass production of tampons began in the 1930s, and by the 1950s
and 1960s, tampons were made of soft cotton pressed together to give them a
cylindrical shape, so they could be easily inserted into the entrance to the vagina. .
A tampon absorbs menstrual flow before it has a chance to leave your body.

Illustration 4. Tampons

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DISPENSER

It is a machine that provides snacks, drinks, candy, books, cigarettes and other
products to consumers. It is about selling without the presence of a clerk to collect
the items, helping to have easy access to products. Periodically an employee
replenishes the product and collects the money in the form of coins or, less
commonly, bills.

As we can see, there is a wide variety of dispensers, but we are going to focus on
the sanitary area since we will provide the ITP students with sanitary napkin
dispensers for the bathrooms.

TYPES OF SANITARY TOWEL DISPENSERS

In this section we will talk about the different types of dispensers that we can find
for school sites that we can use in the ITP, we are also going to talk about the cost
that some of them could have to see which is the most viable to be able to use. of it
and install them in the ITP bathroom areas.

ULINE Mexico - H-1018 Feminine Hygiene

Illustration 5. Feminine Hygiene

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Features :

• 15 Maxithins and 22 tampons

• Two slots work with $5.00 coins.
• Size: 10x7x26
• Weight 21 lbs
• Assembly: White Powder Coated Metal

Cost:

• Approximate $5,480 unit price

• With the agreement it could reach a cost of $4,900 (school use and
wholesale price)

Maintenance:

The maintenance is provided by a company, so it can be contracted through an

agreement that stipulates that the company is a specialist in dispensing machines
and will be in charge of its maintenance.

TEGGRA Model VTG

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Illustration 6. TEGGRA

Characteristics:

• Capacity: 80 towels
• Measurements: 78 cm high X 35 cm wide X 17 cm deep
• Weight: 10kg
• Assembly: 18 gauge steel sheet with polycarbonate window

Cost:

• Approximate cost of $5,500 unit price

• Agreement cost $5,000 for school use.

Maintenance:

The maintenance is provided by a company, so it can be contracted through an

agreement that stipulates that the company is a specialist in dispensing machines
and will be in charge of its maintenance.

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Teggra Model Two Springs

Illustration 7. Teggra Model Two Springs

Characteristics:

• Capacity: 36 towels
• Dimensions: 48.5 cm high X 70 cm wide X 16 cm deep
• Weight 15kg

• Assembly: 18 gauge steel sheet with polycarbonate window Cost:

• Approximate cost of $6,750 unit price

• Agreement cost $6,500 for school use

Maintenance:

The maintenance is provided by a company, so it can be contracted through an

agreement that stipulates that the company is a specialist in dispensing machines
and will be in charge of its maintenance.
DATA COLLECTION TECHNIQUES

Survey

The survey is defined by Prof. García Ferrado as “an investigation carried out on a
sample of subjects representative of a broader group, using standardized
interrogation procedures with the intention of obtaining quantitative measurements
of a wide variety of objective and subjective characteristics of the population.”
Through the survey, data of sociological interest is obtained by questioning the
members of a group or population. As fundamental characteristics of a survey,
Sierra Bravo highlights:

• The survey is not a direct observation of the facts but rather through what
the interested parties say.
• It is a method prepared for research.
• It allows a massive application that, through a sampling system, can be
extended to an entire nation.
• It makes it possible for social research to reach the subjective aspects of the
members of society.

(Ferrado, 2008)

The survey method is through “Google Forms” that allow you to plan events, send a
survey, ask questions to your students or collect other types of information easily
and efficiently.

We use this medium since it is easy to implement and easy to manage in order to
obtain statistical data after conducting surveys.

At the design level it is possible to choose between a color palette, as well as your
own images as background. The forms integrate with Google Spreadsheets
allowing you to access a spreadsheet view of the collected data that facilitates
analysis, the surveys allow you to collect the email addresses that will receive the
form, limit the responses, which Responders can see summary graphs and a
progress bar, etc.

This tool allows us to see how the survey will look before sending it to the

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recipients. We can send the form by email or send the link via social networks.
They allow unlimited questions and answers at no cost, while other alternatives
require payment based on the audience and the number of questions.

The survey is very easy since you only have to select the section, in this way it is
more practical and faster for the respondents, as well as obtaining the information
that our survey gives us, it will also project the results graphically, making it more
convenient for us. easy to read the results and interpret them.

Questionnaires of this type are one of the most economical ways to obtain
quantitative data. Online and mobile surveys are especially low cost and have a
wide reach. There are no printing costs, you do not have to hire surveyors to ask
the questions, nor are stamps needed to send the paper survey.

In addition to being cheap and flexible, surveys are also a practical way to obtain
data. They can be targeted to a specific audience and managed in different ways.
You can select the questions, as well as the format (open or multiple choice). It is a
way to collect large amounts of data on any topic.

Online surveys preserve the anonymity of respondents. Mail questionnaires also

allow for complete invisibility, maximizing respondent convenience. This anonymity
reassures respondents and encourages them to answer honestly.

There is no time limit and no one on the other end waiting for a response.
Respondents can take their time answering the questions. The answers are usually
more sincere.

With integrated tools, it is easy to analyze the results without needing knowledge of
statistics or scientific research.

EPISODE 2
DEVELOPMENT
SURVEY

To begin to implement the project, we took on the task of applying surveys which
were carried out through “Google forms”, which is a free tool, through the Internet,

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that allows us to collect information in an easy and efficient way in which you can
create in minutes surveys and forms to give a class, a talk or to ask your clients
and/or collaborators. You only need a Google account, the interface is very easy to
use. Any user with average computer knowledge can create forms and display
them.

Next, it presents the form applied in the project, which was applied by the team.
The survey was carried out over a period of one week, collecting the necessary
information to implement our project.

The women who were surveyed were 150, and a sample of 90 was taken.

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 SURVEY FOR ITP STUDENTS:

Sanitary towel dispensers in the ITP bathrooms

The form will be completed to know how necessary it is to implement sanitary towel
dispensers in the ITP bathrooms.
*Mandatory

*Do you think it is necessary to implement sanitary towel dispensers in the ITP
bathrooms?
_Yeah
_No

*Would you rather use the sanitary napkin dispenser or go to a convenience store?
Wonders?
_Sanitary napkin dispenser
_Go to Wonders

*Would you use the sanitary napkin dispenser?

_Yeah
_No
Maybe

*In which bathrooms would it be most urgent to install sanitary napkin dispensers?
_Building 53
_Building 45 (Eng. Industrial)
_Building 51 (Eng. Mechanics)
_Other:_____________

*What type of sanitary pads would you like to have in the dispensers?
With wings of abundant flow
_Without abundant flow wings
Nocturnal
—
_Other:__________________ *How much would you be willing to pay for a sanitary
pad installed in the ITP bathrooms?
_$4
_$5

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$10

Do you think the use of the dispensers is constant or deficient? Constant

Deficient

To continue, the design of the online questionnaire will be shown as well as the link
to enter the survey via the internet.
or Go to Wonders What type of sanitary pads would you like to
have in the dispensers?

Would you use the sanitary napkin O With wings of abundant flow
dispenser?
O Without abundant flow wings
Or Yes
• Nocturnal
Or not
Or Others:
@Maybe

How much would you be willing to pay for a

In which bathrooms would it be most urgent
sanitary pad installed in the ITP bathrooms?
to install sanitary napkin dispensers?
Or $4
O Building 53

Or $5
@ Building 45 (Eng. Industrial)

@ $10
O Building 51 (Eng. Mechanics)

Or Others:
Do you think the use of dispensers is
constant or deficient?
What type of sanitary pads would you like to
(•) Constant

m OrA Deficient
have in the dispensers?

O With wings of abundant flow

Illustration 8. Survey design

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnAPNcbi6lX7vBpBLq2rNHUHELghC
OBJvzicr_J6rK3A7yg/viewform?usp=pp_url&entry.1436617391=No&entry.137131
9918=Sanitary+napkin+dispenser&entry .1503137612=S%C3%AD&entry.8
64800530 =Building+45+(Eng.
+Industrial)&entry.1746907576=With+abundant+flow+wings&
entry.866578856=$5&entry.465028095=Constant&entry.421202138=T
eggra+Model+Two+Springs
The results obtained will be shown statistically in order to obtain a better vision of
what we can implement according to what was obtained.

Illustration9. Graph 1

Would you prefer to use the sanitary napkin dispenser or go to a Maravillas

store?
92 answers

• Sanitary napkin dispenser

• Go to Wonders

Illustration 10. Graph 2

would
you use
92 answers

Illustration 11. Graph 3

Illustration 12. Graph 4

What type of sanitary pads would you like to have in the dispensers?
91 answers

9 With wings of abundant flow

• No wings of abundant
flow
• Nocturnal
• Tampons

Illustration 13. Graph 5

How much would you be willing to pay for a sanitary pad installed in the ITP
bathrooms?
92 answers

Illustration 14. Graph 6

 Do you think the use of the dispensers is constant or deficient?
92 answers

Or Constant
Or Deficient

Illustration 15. Graph 7

Illustration 16. Graph 8

The sample is made up of 90 students belonging to the ITP, lasting approximately

5-7 minutes.

Of the 90 students surveyed from the Technological Institute of Puebla, 84

answered that the implementation of sanitary napkin dispensers in the ITP
bathrooms is necessary, and only 8 answered that it was not necessary, which
indicates that the students surveyed from the ITP actually believe it is necessary.
the implementation.

87 answered that they would prefer to use the sanitary napkin dispenser, and only
8 answered that they would go to a Maravillas store, 79 answered that they would
use the dispenser, 10 answered that maybe and only 3 people answered no, which

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indicates that it could be a problem. viable project.

33 answered that it is necessary to implement sanitary napkin dispensers in the

bathrooms of building 53, 26 answered that it is more profitable in building 45, 17
people answered that it is more convenient in the library, 9 people answered that it
would be better in the building 51, and only 6% answered that implementation was
not necessary.

With all of the above, we conclude that the implementation of sanitary napkins is a
product highly requested by ITP students and that their acquisition would be
facilitated if a sanitary napkin dispenser is installed.

DISPENSERS

In the following table we are going to carry out a small analysis or comparison to
determine which dispenser meets our specific demands and is the most suitable for
an installation within the women's bathrooms of the Technological Institute of
Puebla, comparing brand, years. warranty, price, weight, capacity and type of
material.

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Dispenser comparison table

Years
Brand Price Weight Ability
warranty
Type of material
TEGGRA
$5,000 -
Model 5 10kg 80 Towels 18 gauge steel
$5,500
VTG sheet
Teggra
Model
$6,500 - 18 gauge steel
Two 3 15kg 36 Towels
$6,750 sheet
Springs

ULINE
Mexico - H-
1018 $4,900- White coated
2 21lbs 15 Towels
Feminine $5,480 pilvir metal
Hygiene

Table 1. Dispenser comparison

Given the results obtained in the surveys, we are going to choose the TEGGRA
Model VTG dispenser since it had a greater demand than the others. We based
ourselves on statistics to be able to select the appropriate dispenser so that women
would be interested.
 Illustration 17. Chosen dispenser

The TEGGRA Model VTG is highly regarded for its incredible price and versatility. It
can hold a variety of different styles of sanitary pads including saba, kotex or
always and works like a charm by dispensing only one at a time.

Additionally, the TEGGRA MODEL VTG can handle the demands of a busy
commercial environment, thanks to its heavy gauge, fully welded stainless steel
construction. It has a simple and elegant style with a locking feature to restrict
access or manipulation.

Designed for high volume bathrooms, the dispenser is the answer for maximum
hygiene and efficiency.

The sanitary napkin dispensers work 365 days a year and 24 hours a day. We will
take advantage of this profitable business opportunity with little investment, to not
only generate income the moment we install the dispenser but also provide a
service to the student community.

The TEGGRA Professional Model VTG is as basic as they come, but it gets the job
done at a great price. It is specifically made to accommodate sanitary pads of any

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brand for a single dispensing. We can add that this dispenser has attributes such
as:

• Good option for school areas

• Includes screws for mounting
• Using it is very comfortable
• Lockable design, equipped with a key, is ideal for public places.
• It has a window, which will let you know how many towels are allowed out.
• Large capacity for up to 200 units of sanitary towels.
• Robust, durable ABS plastic casing.

Just as the bathroom plays an important role and is one of the most visited places
at the university, it is one of the spaces of great importance and it is essential to
select the correct utensils and tools for comfort and lifestyle.

Technical characteristics of the TEGGRA Model VTG

• Model: Two Springs

• Capacity: for 2.2 cm thick products the capacity is 23 products and for 2.6
cm thick products it is 18 products.
• Measurements: 48.5 cm high X 70 cm wide X 16 cm deep.
• Sale prices: independent wallets with price for each product.
• 18 gauge sheet steel cabinet.
• Mechanical machine, without the need for electrical energy.
• Multi-currency validation mechanism, the desired rate is adjusted. It can
accept up to 4 currencies of different denominations and in their different
combinations, $10, $5, $2, $1 and $0.50.

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SUPPLIERS

DISPENSER

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Tel. +52(55) 5339 5117, 7095 5588

(55)8421 7017, (33)8421 7017, (81)8421 7017

Lada toll-free 01800 925 9624

• - 5513519315
sales@teggra.com.mx

Once we contacted the Teggra company, the person who assisted us told us that
the maintenance of the dispenser is simple since it is based on cleaning or
correcting damage. Making it very clear that Teggra's only business is the sale and
maintenance of its devices (Teggra VTG).

Illustration 18. Graph 7

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance is divided into two parts, one carried out by the client and the other
carried out by the company.

On the client's side:

• Clean the dispenser with a piece of cloth dampened with a mild detergent.
• Disinfect the dispenser using 60% isopropanol.
• Prevent moisture from flooding the interior of the electronic control and/or
mechanisms.
• Supply with your product whenever required.

For de side of the company:

• Inspection every 30 days or sooner if required.

• Lubrication of the mechanical system.
• Replacement of damaged parts (if required, applying cost of what was
damaged).
• Error correction.
• Correct functioning test.

Monthly maintenance generates an extra cost of $300 pesos which includes

lubrication, functional testing and simple error correction. In the case of correction
of severe errors that include spare parts, the cost will vary depending on the price
of the parts in the current market, with a prior quote and acceptance by the client.

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SANITARY TOWELS

Your customer service information is shown below:

In the case of supply we have the option of SABA supplier that has a wide variety of
sanitary pads that the women of the ITP could use.

Illustration 19. SABA Provider

Saba is the leading brand of feminine protection and daily intimate care products in
Mexico and Central America. Over the years it has been concerned with
understanding the needs of women at different stages and its firm purpose is to
improve their lives, offering them a wide portfolio of products of the highest quality.

Intimate hygiene is a topic that becomes more relevant among women every day,
which is why Saba, committed to a philosophy of innovation and continuous
improvement, always seeks to provide the best solutions for the care of Zone V
(intimate area), from period care products such as: feminine pads and tampons, to
daily use products such as: intimate soap, panty liners and wet wipes, managing to
encourage women to be the best version of themselves, feeling safe, but above all
comfortable all the days.
Today Saba's portfolio offers different options for each type of woman and their
needs, with the intention of becoming part of their daily life.

SABA towels
Commercial Price of Dispensers Ordered
Towel type Unit price Cost 40 units
price wonders price units
Saba Good
$ 4.10 $ 6.00 $ 5.00 $ 3.50 40
Night $ 140.00
Saba
Comfort
$ 5.00 $ 7.00 $ 8.00 $ 4.50 40
Night
Chamomile $ 180.00
Saba Intima $ 2.70 $ 4.50 $ 6.00 $ 3.00 40
clips $ 120.00
Saba
$ 2.80 $ 4.50 $ 6.00 $ 2.50 40
Invisible $ 100.00
Saba Ultra
$ 3.30 $ 5.00 $ 7.00 $ 3.00 40
Invisible $ 120.00
Supply every 2 weeks by the supplier with a total cost of 200 $ 660.00

Table 2. SABA towels

We are going to take this price of every two weeks per dispenser, in total a total of
5 dispensers will be implemented in the ITP for the moment, which will have a cost
of $3,300 every two weeks.
PLACE OF IMPLEMENTATION

According to the survey implemented, we realize that 33 students answered that it

is necessary to implement sanitary napkin dispensers in the bathrooms of building
53, 26 answered that it is more profitable in building 45, 17 people answered that it
is more convenient in the library, 9 people answered that it would be better in
building 51, and only 6% answered that implementation was not necessary.

The place where the dispenser will begin to be implemented will be in building 53
since it was the most requested according to the surveys. This place was proposed
because many ITP women have classes, go to rest or are simply passing through.
to go to the toilet in the building, it is one of the busiest places in the ITP and for
this reason it was most requested.

We will start with the most suggested place, building 53, where a large part of the
students have classes, the building is located and it is very busy.

Illustration 20. Bathrooms Building 53

The dispensers will be located in the first instance in building 53, which was the first
most popular place in the surveys, it will be located at the entrance to the area
designated for bathrooms, the dispenser has a measurement of 0.30x0.60, it will be
placed at 1.30 m from the floor up and 0.50 from left to right.

A layout will be shown to be able to locate them and better show the
implementation that was done.

Illustration 22.Layout Dispenser placed in building 53

We will continue with the implementation of the next building which will be building
45, which was the second most popular in the surveys.

Illustration 23. Bathrooms Building 45

It will be located on the left wall of the area designated for bathrooms, the
dispenser has a measurement of 0.30x0.60, it will be placed 1.30m from the floor
upwards and 1.50 from left to right.

The following layout will be shown to be able to identify where it was implemented.

Illustration 24. Layout Bathrooms Building 45

 Illustration 25.Layout Bathroom Dispenser Building 45

Finally, we will implement dispensers in the Information Center (Library), which was
the third most popular place in the surveys, it will be located at the back of the area
designated for bathrooms, the dispenser has a measurement of 0.30x0.60, it will be
placed at 1.30m from the floor up and 1.50 from left to right.

Illustration 26.Layout Bathrooms Information Center

The following layout will be shown to be able to identify where it was implemented.

Illustration 27.Layout Bathrooms Information Center

Illustration 28.Layout Bathroom Dispenser Information Center

CONCLUSIONS

We can conclude that our project of placing sanitary towels within the
Technological Institute of Puebla is feasible since when carrying out the
corresponding investigations such as the cost of the dispensing machines and the
cost of feminine towels (all this at wholesale price) it is favorable to us, in addition
that in our field work, which was conducting surveys within the institution, it gave us
valuable information because with this information we decided to place dispensers
in three bathrooms, one dispenser in the industrial engineering building, another in
the mechanical engineering and one more in the basic building(53), in addition this
survey helped us to choose the three types of towels most used by the students, as
well as to determine a price that was affordable for them to pay, in general more
than 90% of the students surveyed within the institution fully supported the idea of
placing these dispensers, since it will be easier for them to acquire a sanitary towel
in case of emergency and in addition to the fact that these towels will have an
affordable price.

Another point in favor of this project is that it will have an environmental impact
since the sanitary pads will come loose, without their bag or wrapper in which they
come in pieces, thus helping to reduce pollution a little.

In this project we managed to learn how to do analysis, research, survey

development, field research and equipment selection to cover the corresponding
needs. Also thanks to this project we were able to improve our writing, punctuation,
teamwork and decision-making skills.
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