Análisis de la cadena de suministro agroalimentaria con un enfoque en sostenibilidad de una empresa productora de pulpas de fruta : un estudio de caso de análisis de una cadena de suministro agro-alimentaria.

Abstract

Nowadays, achieving integration within the agri-food supply chain is considered essential for enhancing efficiency, attaining competitiveness, and promoting collaboration among its participants, including input suppliers, primary producers, focal companies, traders, retailers, and customers. It plays a crucial role in realizing shared objectives and fostering a high level of integration in each segment of the chain. Nevertheless, shortcomings have been identified in companies associated with the links of local agri-food chains in Ecuador. The objective of this study was to assess the integration level within the agri-food chain of a company specializing in fruit pulp production in the province of Pichincha. To achieve this, an assessment tool covering the dimensions of Strategy, Information, Purchasing, and Transport was devised and administered to 44 actors within the chain. The tool's validity was established using Cronbach's Alpha coefficient, and the collected information underwent analysis through descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings reveal a moderate level of integration in the examined case, positioning it in the partnership integration stage based on collaborative planning levels, with the purchasing dimension showing the most significant deficiencies. Additionally, it was noted that this integration level does not entirely ensure local food sovereignty, a primary goal of the research. Consequently, it was determined that the identified level of integration falls short of fully guaranteeing local food sovereignty, a key objective of the study.