Propuesta de implementación de una planta de procesamiento de lácteos en el sector Chawalu – Chone.

Abstract

In the present investigation, we sought to make a proposal for the implementation of a dairy products processing plant located in the Chawalu sector in the Chone canton of the province of Manabí. A functional space was created by interrelating important factors such as raw material flow, operators and machinery, where a prototype of the processing plant was generated with adequate dimensions and minimal movement through the application of Muther's six distribution principles and the method Systematic Layout Planning. To guarantee the quality and safety of all production lines, it was designed under the requirements assigned by the ARCSA-DE-2022-016- AKRG regulation, with the aim of developing a competitive product. In addition, a market study was carried out to calculate the demand for dairy products, where three specific production lines were obtained: pasteurized milk, flavored milk and yogurt. Finally, the project was financially studied to determine its feasibility, a Net Present Value of USD 17 624.45 and an Internal Rate of Return of 19 % were estimated, evidencing viability and profitability.