Beefpacking and Processing Plants: Computer-Assisted Cost Analysis

Lawrence A. Duewer and Kenneth E. Nelson

No 278515, Staff Reports from United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service

Abstract: The number, size, and characteristics of beef slaughtering and processing plants are changing. Many changes are related to cost considerations. This report presents the results of detailed computer simulated examination of packing plant costs. Significant economies of size exist; lower operating costs can be achieved using two shifts and when fully utilizing plant and equipment. The computer program developed allows for a detailed analysis of costs and can be adjusted to specific situations.

Keywords: Agricultural Finance; Livestock Production/Industries; Research and Development/Tech Change/Emerging Technologies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 80
Date: 1991-04
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.278515

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