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Beefpacking and Processing Plants: Computer-Assisted Cost Analysis

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  • Duewer, Lawrence A.
  • Nelson, Kenneth E.

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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.

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  • Duewer, Lawrence A. & Nelson, Kenneth E., 1991. "Beefpacking and Processing Plants: Computer-Assisted Cost Analysis," Staff Reports 278515, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:uerssr:278515
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.278515
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    1. Brasington, Clayton F. Jr, & Hammons, Donald R., 1976. "Layout Guide for Small Meat Plants," Marketing Research Reports 313771, United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Transportation and Marketing Program.
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    1. Manchester, Alden C., 1992. "Rearranging The Economic Landscape: The Food Marketing Revolution, 1950-91," Agricultural Economic Reports 308263, United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service.
    2. Azzam, Azzeddine M., 1998. "Competition in the US meatpacking industry: is it history?," Agricultural Economics, Blackwell, vol. 18(2), pages 107-126, March.
    3. Brester, Gary W. & Marsh, John M., 2001. "The Effects Of U.S. Meat Packing And Livestock Production Technologies On Marketing Margins And Prices," Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Western Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 26(2), pages 1-18, December.
    4. Schroeter, John R., 2007. "Captive Supplies and Cash Market Prices for Fed Cattle: A Dynamic Rational Expectations Model of Delivery Timing," Staff General Research Papers Archive 12710, Iowa State University, Department of Economics.
    5. Hennessy, David A., 1996. "Information Asymmetry As a Reason for Vertical Integration," Staff General Research Papers Archive 10422, Iowa State University, Department of Economics.
    6. Clement E. Ward & Jong-In Lee, 2002. "Impacts from meatpacking firm mergers in an experimental market," Agribusiness, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 18(2), pages 247-260.
    7. Ward, Clement E., 1992. "Comparative Analysis of Cattle Slaughtering and Fabricating Costs," WAEA/ WFEA Conference Archive (1929-1995) 321381, Western Agricultural Economics Association.

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