Análisis de los costos logísticos en la exportación de plátano procesado para optimizar los procesos de la empresa PAECSA.

Abstract

The objective of this research is to analyze the logistics costs associated with the export process of processed plantain at Procesadora Agroindustrial Ecuatoriana S.A. (PAECSA), in order to identify optimization opportunities that improve operational efficiency and reduce logistics costs. The study follows a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative techniques, and adopts a non-experimental, descriptive, and cross-sectional research design. Data collection was carried out through documentary analysis of the company’s financial and operational records, as well as semi-structured interviews conducted with internal staff and external experts in international logistics. The results allowed the identification and characterization of the main stages of the export logistics process, as well as the key bottlenecks affecting efficiency, particularly in the final product preparation stage, cold storage and inventory management, and customs documentation and dispatch management. Based on these findings, optimization strategies focused on planning, operational coordination, and process standardization were proposed, without requiring significant capital investments. The financial feasibility of the proposed strategies was assessed using an incremental cost analysis, which revealed operational savings and a reduction in logistics costs per export. These results confirm that the proposed improvements generate a positive economic impact and enhance the company’s competitiveness in international markets.