Implementación de un centro de acopio de leche cruda, en el cantón Pujilí de la provincia de Cotopaxi.

Abstract

This paper aims to determine the feasibility of implementing a storage facility for raw milk in the Canton Pujilí of the Province of Cotopaxi, the same that meets the expectations in the middle and of course meets the needs of the dairy processing. This project allows you to view important data that involves the implementation of a collection center through market research where supply and demand are identified; the technician to identify the location of the company study, the processes, the optimal size and design of the plant; organizational study established the administrative structure, mission, vision, values, manual key roles and responsibilities for the proper functioning of the internal storage center; financial study to determine the profitability of the project. As a result of the project engineering a processing plant to 3,577 liters of milk daily with a 218,5m2 area, the same that will have 8 workers distributed 2 in the administrative area, 5 production area and food engineer it was designed to control the quality of raw materials and finished product. Financial analysis by an initial investment of $ 112,718.70 for the construction of storage facility was established, the same as generated a net cash flow of dollars annually 20,929.26, while the financial indicators such as NPV; Cost / Benefit, Period Payback and IRR indicate that the gathering is cost effective and feasible.