Ciencia, tecnología e innovación: Tecnologías Aplicadas

Abstract

"One of the circular economy business strategies used in recent times is the application of reverse logistics within production processes. Through this development, companies achieve competitive advantages that allow them to recover and economically exploit products that no longer satisfy the end customer's needs, ensuring that resources in general maintain their utility and value over time.

The objective of this research is to establish a sustainable alternative under the concept of circular economy as a strategy for the utilization and reuse of waste and materials involved in the production process of the Industria Licorera del Cauca (ILC) through reverse logistics. The framework consists of three stages: first, the conceptual development of certain circular economy applications within organizations in Latin America and Colombia; second, an analysis of the current state and utilization of materials and products from the production process; and third, the formulation of a sustainable alternative for the proper management and disposal of materials and waste. Concurrently, it aims to find a suitable way to reduce costs, project an image of socio-environmental responsibility, and utilize new technologies.

This project contributes to increasing the competitiveness of the ILC production chain, strengthening a competitive advantage linked to sustainability, and enabling a successful adaptation to this environment."