Estudio de factibilidad para la expansión al sector privado de una microempresa fabricante y comercializadora de lencería hospitalaria en Quito.

Abstract

Abstract: This research focuses on a feasibility study for the expansion into the private sector of a microenterprise manufacturing hospital linens in Quito, motivated by the growth of health services and coverage offered by private inpatient facilities. The study analyzed potential demand, competition, and the attributes that these facilities seek when purchasing reusable linens. The project engineering established production capacity in relation to potential demand, operational efficiency in terms of manufacturing time, and cost reduction. Thus, the project's profitability was determined through projections of income statements, cash flows, rate of return, cost-benefit ratio, and investment recovery period. The project generates solid economic benefits with financial autonomy, and the capital is fully recovered by the fifth year through profits and the salvage value of the assets. All the data became crucial information for making informed decisions regarding the investment in the feasibility study for the microenterprise's expansion.