Análisis del impacto de la emergencia sanitaria provocado por la pandemia del Covid-19 en la cadena productiva de artesanos calificados dedicados a la elaboración de prendas de vestir en la ciudad de Quito.

Abstract

This research analyzes the effects of the health crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic on the production chain of small companies engaged in the manufacture of garments and that possess an artisan qualification granted by the National Board for the Defense of Artisans (JNDA) in Quito city. The methodology is of a descriptive exploratory nature; surveys were used as a tool to obtain data from a sample of qualified artisan companies. The data were processed with statistical tools to determine trends in the phenomena studied. The results indicated that the government and support institutions failed to establish policies that benefit the actors in the chain; variations in raw material costs had a negative influence. Mobility problems, the implementation of teleworking, the shortening of working hours and the personnel reduction were also factors that directly affected the chain. There were cases of Covid-19 among the actors in the chain, but not all employees had social insurance. The use of technology, especially electronic commerce and social networks, facilitated communication between chain actors. It is concluded that the production chain of skilled artisans is weakened. The research has reflected the lack of public policy procedure, which has failed to benefit the sector in the context of the pandemic. The need to strengthen the leadership of the guild and improve relations with the companies linked to the productive chain is evident.