Estudio de factibilidad para la creación deuna planta de producción de alcohol antiséptico en base a caña de azúcar en el cantón La Maná provinciade Cotopaxi

Abstract

Abstract: The feasibility of creating a company dedicated to the production and commercialization of antiseptic alcohol based on sugar cane is being investigated, meeting the health and biosafety requirements of the population of La Maná, Cotopaxi province, with a product that mitigates and prevents COVID -19; it contributes to the economy of local sugar cane growers and potential shareholders of the project. Quantitative models (the quantitative model provided a useful basis for making comparisons) and qualitative models (through exploratory,descriptive and inductive processes) were applied. The market study determines that 91% of people use antiseptic alcohol, 77% of the population would be willing to consume a new product. By 2021, the demand is estimated at 23,130 people. The technical study specified that the production plant will be located in the Guasaganda parish, due to conditions regarding: raw material, proximity to the market, access roads, basic services, labor, the production capacity will be 6,000 liters per month, 72,000 liters annual, situation given by availability of resources by investors. The financial evaluation gives results: VAN = $ 7,627.33; IRR = 14%; B / C = $ 1.34. It is concluded that the project is financially viable under the terms and conditions set out.