Desarrollo de una estrategia empresarial sostenible para la revalorización del lactosuero mediante el uso de biotecnología en la empresa Ferlact Biotech S.A.S.

Abstract

Abstract:The dairy industry in Ecuador is of great importance for the country's economy; without However, it faces a significant challenge related to the generation of whey, a liquid by-product that is generally wasted and eliminated into the environment, generating environmental and economic problems. To address this problem, Ferlact Biotech S.A.S. has proposed a solution called "lactech," which allows producers of derivatives dairies to reuse the whey in their production plants, transforming it into products of commercial interest through the use of lactic acid microbial strains that the company has. This thesis focuses on developing a sustainable business strategy for the revaluation of whey through the use of biotechnology in Ferlact Biotech S.A.S. Through the investigation and analysis of the opportunity, the generation of the business model, and financial management of marketing and sustainability. After analyzing all these points, It was determined that to implement the Lactech project, an initial flow of 67.6 will be required. thousand dollars, which will result in a net present value (NPV) of 42.3 thousand dollars at 10 years and an internal rate of return (IRR) of 23%.