PROCESO LOGÍSTICO DESDE LA COSECHA DEL CAMARÓN HASTA LA EMPACADORA “CAMARÓN FRÍO”

Abstract

According to FAO reports, fisheries and aquaculture continue to have significant sources of food, nutrition, income and livelihoods millions of human beings on the planet. The logistic process of the shrimp harvest until its arrival in the packinghouse plays an important role in the provision of the quality product, also influences its effective and efficient management. Shrimp is appreciated as the product of the most requested fishing on the planet. This article analyzes the current situation of the logistic process of the shrimp from its harvest in the field until its arrival to the packer. Among its main problems are the losses caused by ice and labor, however, there is no use of opportunities. In accordance with the requirements of the procedure of foodstuffs, especially those that require special conditions of cold, as is the case of shrimp. The "Cold Shrimp" packer incurs high logistical costs in its harvesting process until the packing machine, so it was proposed actions to improve this management, among which the saving of ice and labor costs. Aspects that affected the Reduction of operational costs and the total costs of the baler.