Proyecto de factibilidad para la creación de una planta procesadora de lácteos en la parroquia Sevilla, cantón Alausí, provincia de Chimborazo

Abstract

The present study is aimed to design a feasibility project to create a dairy processing plant in a parish called Sevilla located in Alausí, province of Chimborazo, taking into account that the majority of the population is dedicated to agriculture and livestock, which constitute the main economic activities of the sector. To do this, a quantitative and a qualitative study methodology was applied. The study is based on an exploratory level of research as it is the first feasibility project carried out in the area, with a documentary type, so bibliographic material was reviewed for its elaboration qnd also a field research as the study was carried out entirely in the sector. In the development of the project, market research was carried out through the application of surveys to the urban population of Alausí with a sample of 370 people, in order to know consumption habits, tastes and preferences, competition between bidders, price and other information based on consumption of dairy products. In addition, a technical, administrative, legal and financial study was carried out in which the total investment needed to carry out this project was $143,963.99, the projection of costs, expenses and income was made to determine cash flow within the first five years, as well as the statements of results that show the possible income, expenses and net profit by period. We also proceeded to evaluate the project through the different indicators that gave us positive results. A Net Present Value (NPV) of $34,340.79, an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 18%, the Cost-Benefit Ratio is $1.24, that is, for every dollar invested, $0.24 of profit will be obtained. It is concluded that the project is feasible according to the results obtained and it is recommended to execute it based on the proposal presented.