As capabilities flexibilidade e agilidade e sua influência dentro da logística inbound do agronegócio

Abstract

The most diverse sectors have faced a series of challenges, and the scenario is no different for agribusiness. Within this growing context, including the complexity associated with global supply chain management, managers need to deal with an environment marked by economic instability, political transformations, and environmental changes, factors that increase the risk of disruptions in logistics operations. The literature on supply chain management has discussed resilience, a concept related to the supply chain's ability to quickly deal with changes in order to recover from a disruption or other event that affects the supply chain. This is achieved both by the existence of capabilities in the supply chain, which can reduce vulnerabilities, and by the knowledge acquired from previous events, facilitating a faster and more efficient response to certain events. Although resilience is widely discussed in the literature, there is little research focused on the topic when it comes to agribusiness. This research aims to analyze how flexibility and agility capabilities influence inbound logistics in the agribusiness sector, contributing to the construction of more resilient supply chains. The study adopts a qualitative approach, using interviews and content analysis to identify the most significant impacts and disruptions within the context analyzed. The research emphasizes the importance of capabilities such as flexibility and agility to face operational challenges, such as seasonal variations, fluctuations in demand and infrastructural limitations. The results indicate that the strategic application of these capabilities can mitigate disruptions, such as transport delays, communication failures and strikes, in addition to improving processes, reducing costs and promoting greater resilience in the supply chain. An integrative framework was proposed that relates capabilities to the impacts and disruptions identified, providing a theoretical and practical model for the development of logistics strategies. It is concluded that the adoption of practices based on flexibility and agility not only improves operational efficiency, but also strengthens the competitiveness and sustainability of agribusiness companies, standing out as a strategic differentiator in a dynamic and uncertain environment.