Planes de inspección y su incidencia en el control de calidad del empacado de camarón de Marecuador Cía. Ltda.

Abstract

The main objective of this research is to analyze the incidence and the importance of inspection plans in the quality control of the shrimp packing process done by Marecuador Cía. Ltda. The work was carried out with a purely qualitative approach, being a descriptive and bibliographic investigation. For this, several information gathering techniques were used, such as: the on-site observation of the company and its production, leaving a record of observation, and a checklist, where the production quality control was verified. As a result of the investigation, an inspection plan was obtained where the qualitative and quantitative characteristics are collected in a single document. This document establishs the methods that are used, the maximum limits allowed and the actions to be taken regarding those parameters found outside the limit. In conclusion, inspection plans turn out to be the most effective method for quality control of the company, so that these products can be suitable for export, according to the national regulations, international regulations (according to the country in which the product will be sent to); and specifications that each client has regarding the product.