The asparagus production chain of the Ica valley, 2019: A general analysis with small asparagus producers [La cadena productiva del espárrago del valle de Ica, 2019: un análisis general con los pequeños Productores de espárrago]

Abstract

The purpose of this article was to have a vision of some aspects of the asparagus production chain in the Ica valley, and thus have a clearer appreciation of the activities carried out by logistics distribution agents, the importance of financing funds, and also demand planning. An important factor in the transformations at agricultural institutions stems from the need for their managers to analyze and identify the enormous potential of production chains and development of strategic planning to obtain sustainable development. The study was oriented in establishing the theoretical frame of reference and in this way to understand the productive articulation.

It is concluded that the productive chains in asparagus constitute a strategic alternative that is oriented towards the search for different lines of action that enable organizations to obtain better commercial results, better position themselves in the markets, reach productivity levels, and thereby achieve the efficient operation of its internal processes. In addition, it is established that in the logistics distribution agent dimension, an efficient level of performance will be achieved in order fulfillment activities, material handling, the use of a variety of packaging, and the transport of products of these activities.