Análisis de escalamiento industrial en la trazabilidad de la quinua, para sistematizar y cruzar la información de parámetros estudiados en la planta procesadora COPROBICH del cantón Colta

Abstract

The objective of the present work was to analyze the industrial scaling in the traceability of the quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd), by systematizing information and crossing parameters studied in COPROBICH, which is dedicated to the processing of quinoa with techniques that guarantee quality. Methodologically, its study is exploratory and descriptive with a deductive, inductive and non-experimental design. A content analysis technique was used that allowed an objective, systematic and quantitative description of existing information in the company; moreover, formats inherent to traceability and industrial scaling were reviewed adapting a Check List proposed by Global Standards One of Mexico (GS1 Mexico, 2016) to finally systematize the information by crossing parameters of traceability. The results of the study indicate that the plant has information and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) documents, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) useful for the traceability system, with a 95, 65% system compliance, finding shortcomings in the Organization of the Chain of Catering. Slight changes in processes, products and functions were identified, using quality raw material with superior scale materials, especially using chemicals reagents and overcoming pollution problems. Regarding the industrial scaling, a slow advance was determined because its equipment is still functional. New products are made under the market needs and the functions have not changed because they are fundamental in this type of company; furthermore, it does not have full sectoral scaling. These results allowed to identify opportunities to design a traceability plan adapting it to the business requirement; for this purpose, the required documentation was prepared as records necessary in different stages of the process, concluding with the socialization of the plan. It is recommended to compile specialized information, implementing a scalation industrial system and traceability with time planning for auditing.