Propuesta de proyecto de factibilidad de la prestación de servicio del lavado de productos agrícolas utilizando tanques de acero inoxidable en la parroquia “San Juan” período 2021-2025

Abstract

This research project aimed to develop a feasibility study for the creation of a company that provides the service of washing and packaging of agricultural products in the parish of San Juan in the city of Riobamba. A market study was carried out with a confidence level of 95% in which 316 surveys were applied, which established that 85% of the population would use the service of washing and packaging of agricultural products. On the other hand, the technical study showed that raw materials, technology, human resources, and financial resources are available for the project to be feasible. Likewise, the legal study contains the guidelines of constitution and legal regulations for the establishment of the washing and packaging of agricultural products company outside the Companies Act, the project will be located in the parish of San Juan in the city of Riobamba, its main economic activity will be the provision of washing and packaging of agricultural products, so it is essential to have the operating permits issued by the municipality of Riobamba and the fire service, in addition to having the respective RUC and the sanitary registration. Then, the financial study showed that the total value of the investment is $108,664.80. In addition, an IRR of 9% was obtained, which means that investors can have peace of mind when investing in the company. On the other hand, the Net Present Value (NPV) of the company will be $227,559.53, so it can be determined that the project is viable. As a main conclusion, it is stated that the creation of a company that provides the service of washing and packaging of agricultural products in the parish of San Juan, therefore, this project is presented as a contribution to local production and job creation. Finally, it is recommended to continue with the process of opening the company, since a market niche was found where it can develop its activities and satisfy the consumers´ needs