Proyecto de factibilidad para la creación de un centro de acopio de comercialización de cacao en el cantón Montalvo

Abstract

The objective of this research is to carry out a feasibility project for the creation of a cocoa marketing collection center in Montalvo Canton, Los Ríos Province, with the purpose of promoting the association and joint effort of small cocoa producers in the area, in addition to the economic impulse that can be generated in the area. Through field research and the application of a survey directed to cocoa producers in the area, essential information about cocoa production and commercialization was gathered, and both quantitative and qualitative methodologies were used. We proceeded to carry out the proposal that contemplates the market study, the supply and demand of the product that every day is increasing because Ecuador is one of the pioneers worldwide in the export of cocoa so there is more than enough demand for the product at the international level. The technical study established the type of machinery, the structure of the plant, the description of processes, among others. The administrative system, the structural organization chart, the functions of each of the workers, the legal study to be able to establish the respective permits and finally the financial study which gives as a result that the project is feasible and applicable in the Montalvo canton because of the ease of transportation and generates profitability of the company. Once the sensitivity analysis is done, it is determined that the project is feasible and profitable, therefore, the implementation of this proposal is recommended