Diseño de una empresa asociativa para la producción y comercialización de lácteos en la parroquia Licto cantón Riobamba

Abstract

This research focused on the design of an associative enterprise for the production and commercialization of dairy products in Licto parish in the canton of Riobamba to satisfy the market needs. The market study was used to identify the unsatisfied demand, and a technical, administrative, legal, and economic-financial study was also conducted to establish the feasibility and profitability of the project. The most appropriate capital structure was determined, a projection of the income statement was made, with a positive Net Present Value (NPV) of $ 78,928.97, an Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of 39%, a Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCR) of $ 1.51 and an Investment Recovery Period (IRP) of 3 to 7 months; the investment for the operation of the associative company is correct, with 55% equity and 45% third party capital acquired through a loan from BanEcuador bank. The execution of this study is recommended since it was demonstrated that the economic evaluation is acceptable, to be able to market cheese and yogurt with high-quality controls and satisfy the consumer, thus promoting the economic growth of milk producers in the parish and the canton.