Proyecto de factibilidad para la creación de una planta procesadora de lácteos en la Parroquia Chorocopte, Provincia del Cañar, año 2023

Abstract

In the parish of Chorocopte, most families depend on dairy production as their principal source of income. However, ranchers face significant challenges due to the low remuneration per liter of milk. The general objective of this project is to carry out a feasibility study for creating a dairy processing plant in the parish of Chorocopte, Cañar Province, in 2023 to boost job creation and socio-economic growth. The applied methodology had a mixed approach, combining qualitative and quantitative data. A survey was conducted targeting families in Cañar canton to determine their preferences and tastes, understanding that this market is the project's objective, with 55.50% of respondents typically consuming dairy products, mainly milk. The studies carried out included a market study to analyze the supply, demand, and unmet demand for dairy products in the sector, a technical study to evaluate location factors, equipment, and engineering of the project, and an administrative study that prepared a strategic plan for the company's economic and financial management, detailing the costs of production, administrative expenses, and sources of financing. Finally, the financial results showed positive indicators, with an NPV of 190,810.6 dollars and an IRR of 14.40%; this investment project is profitable and presents a favorable scenario for the implementation of the dairy processing plant, as the creation of a plant will have a positive impact on the local economy. The study concludes that implementing a dairy processing plant in the parish of Chorocopte is viable and presents a favorable scenario for its development.