Propuesta para la aplicación del sistema de Buenas Prácticas de Manufactura (BPM) en la microempresa “Productos lácteos el Belén”

Abstract

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are fundamental guidelines for the production of safe products intended for human consumption. In the specific case of the El Belén microenterprise, it is dedicated to the production of various products, such as cheeses, yogurts, milks and cheese creams, which are distributed nationwide. With the intention of satisfying the growing demand and considering the need for expansion, the company is in the task of designing a comprehensive plan for the implementation of GMP in all its operations. The purpose of this study was to carry out a diagnosis and, simultaneously, manage a Good Manufacturing Practices plan in the El Belén microenterprise. To prepare the BPM plan, an initial diagnosis was carried out that examined the existing practices in the company. A checklist was applied that covered different sections of the company. Subsequently, a final evaluation was carried out and the checklist was applied again to observe the changes obtained and compare them with the initial diagnosis. The guide includes practical examples of documentation, recognized as one of the common weaknesses in the establishment of safety and quality management systems. The objective is to provide a reference that serves as a starting point, considering that this aspect must be addressed in a personalized way according to the characteristics of each company. Likewise, it was determined that the microenterprise presents various opportunities for improvement in relation to GMP and that it is necessary to implement the guidelines established in the BPM development plan.