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: Received: 29 May 2024 / Approved: 30 May 2024 / Online: 30 May 2024 (08:14:28 CEST)
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Delfín-Portela, E.; Meléndez-Armenta, R. Á.; Gurruchaga-Rodríguez, M. E.; Baez-Santies, O.; Heredia-Roldan, M. J.; Carrion-Delgado, J. M.; Betanzo-Torres, E. A. Estimation of Processing Times and Economic Feasibility to Produce Moringa Oleifera Lam. Capsules in Mexico.. Preprints2024, 2024052000. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.2000.v1
Delfín-Portela, E.; Meléndez-Armenta, R. Á.; Gurruchaga-Rodríguez, M. E.; Baez-Santies, O.; Heredia-Roldan, M. J.; Carrion-Delgado, J. M.; Betanzo-Torres, E. A. Estimation of Processing Times and Economic Feasibility to Produce Moringa Oleifera Lam. Capsules in Mexico.. Preprints 2024, 2024052000. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.2000.v1
Delfín-Portela, E.; Meléndez-Armenta, R. Á.; Gurruchaga-Rodríguez, M. E.; Baez-Santies, O.; Heredia-Roldan, M. J.; Carrion-Delgado, J. M.; Betanzo-Torres, E. A. Estimation of Processing Times and Economic Feasibility to Produce Moringa Oleifera Lam. Capsules in Mexico.. Preprints2024, 2024052000. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.2000.v1
APA Style
Delfín-Portela, E., Meléndez-Armenta, R. Á., Gurruchaga-Rodríguez, M. E., Baez-Santies, O., Heredia-Roldan, M. J., Carrion-Delgado, J. M., & Betanzo-Torres, E. A. (2024). Estimation of Processing Times and Economic Feasibility to Produce Moringa Oleifera Lam. Capsules in Mexico.. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.2000.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Delfín-Portela, E., Juan Manuel Carrion-Delgado and Erick Arturo Betanzo-Torres. 2024 "Estimation of Processing Times and Economic Feasibility to Produce Moringa Oleifera Lam. Capsules in Mexico." Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202405.2000.v1
Abstract
The production of Moringa oleifera capsules has emerged as a promising agricultural activity in Mexico, driven by the plant’s well-documented health and nutritional benefits. In response, farmers have begun producing Moringa oleifera as a dietary supplement, using artisanal methods with minimal production controls. This study aimed to estimate the processing times of the Moringa oleifera production system using simulation modeling with Arena® software, and to evaluate the economic feasibility of capsule production. Methodologically, it was approached as a case study in the state of Veracruz, processing times were estimated through systematic sampling and modeled with Arena simulation software. Three simulation scenarios were considered to select a technically and economically viable alternative for agricultural producers: one with a 200-capsule encapsulator (1E200C), another with two 200-capsule encapsulators (2E200C) and a third with an 800-capsule encapsulator (1E800C). For the initial diagnosis a research stay was conducted for 180 days, and the production capacity was set at 24,000 capsules due to raw material limitations. Results indicated that the 1E800C scenario reduced processing time by 60% compared to the1E200C scenario, and by 35% compared to the 2E200C scenario. Additionally, the 1E800C model required only 2 days (16 hours) of work, while the 2E200C required 4 days (32 hours), and the 1E200C required 7 days (56 hours). In terms of production costs per unit of 90 capsules, the 1E200C was 3.93 USD the 2E200C 3.64 USD and the 1E800C 3.45 USD The study concluded that due to raw material limitations, the company can produce 12,800 units per year of 90 capsules. It is recommended to adopt the 1E800C encapsulator, which would lower overall production costs by 12.23%, representing 0.48 USD per unit produced, resulting in an additional profit of 6,150.50 USD Over a five-year evaluation period, the benefit-cost ratio was 5.03, the NPV was 922,370.11 and the IRR was 42.09%, indicating that this type of agribusiness in Mexico is both technically and economically feasible.
Keywords
Modeling in agriculture; Zero Hunger; value-added agriculture; food processing; simulation; food supplements; rural development
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Agricultural Science and Agronomy
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