Gestão no agronegócio: avaliação das práticas de armazenagem

Abstract

Agribusiness represents one of the main pillars of the Brazilian economy, accounting for approximately 23.2% of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2024. However, a significant gap persists between the technological advancement of the productive sector and the internal operational management of rural properties, especially those of family profile. In this context, the present case study aims to evaluate, through the 5S methodology (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain), the process of storage and control of pesticides intended for coffee and cereal crops at Empresa Alpha, located in the Cerrado region of Minas Gerais, with 560 hectares of diversified production. The research adopts a qualitative approach and applied nature, employing the single case study method with data triangulation through direct observation, photographic records, and semi-structured interviews. For the treatment of financial data, ABC Curve analysis was applied over 120 SKUs handled during the soybean 2025/26, corn 2026/27, and coffee 2025/26 seasons, corresponding to the entirety (100%) of the input value considered in the study. The diagnosis revealed that the property operates under a predominantly empirical and manual logic, without technical segregation of inputs by functional group, without visual identification standards, and without a sole responsible person for inventory, generating constant rework and hidden waste. ABC analysis showed that only 18 items (15% of the total) concentrate 79.3% of the financial value of the inventory, with a predominance of fertilizers and seeds. Based on the mapping of AS IS and TO BE states, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) structured in the five stages of 5S were proposed, integrated with a physical addressing model, visual control by colored labels, and a biweekly inventory schedule differentiated by ABC class. It is emphasized that this study is limited to the elaboration of these change proposals and does not encompass their practical implementation or the presentation of post-implementation results. It is also emphasized that the success of the 5S program depends on the engagement and responsibility of everyone involved in the operation, from the owner-manager to the applicators and helpers, rather than a single designated person. The results corroborate the literature on the precariousness of Brazilian rural management and demonstrate that the systematization of processes through 5S, combined with ABC classification and formal flowcharts, is a viable and necessary strategy to reduce operational inefficiencies, mitigate chemical safety risks, and prepare the property for the family succession process scheduled for 2026.