Mapping usefulness for sustainability analysis in agri-food supply chains

Authors

  • Yadira Rodríguez-Fernández Universidad Universidad de Sancti Spíritus José Martí Pérez
  • René Abreu-Ledón Universidad Central Marta Abreu de Las Villas,
  • Matthias Franz Hochschule der Medien, Stuttgart

Keywords:

supply chain, value stream mapping, sustainability, literature review

Abstract

Currently, it is attempted to determine how to feed the growing world population sustainably. To achieve it is necessary to know the current and the desired state of the agri-food supply chains; for which, the Value Stream Mapping has been formerly used. The research aims to determine the state of knowledge and its implementation practice for supply chain sustainability analysis through a systematic literature review and use of backward and forward search methods. It is concluded that the Value Stream Mapping encompasses a wide range of elements, when combined with approaches such as Life Cycle Analysis, Methods and Time Study, Ergonomics, Occupational Health and Safety . Besides, the value stream simulation facilitates the identification of feasible improvements.

Published

2019-08-30

How to Cite

Rodríguez-Fernández, Y., Abreu-Ledón, R., & Franz, M. (2019). Mapping usefulness for sustainability analysis in agri-food supply chains. Industrial Engineering (Ingeniería Industrial), 40(3), 316–328. Retrieved from https://rii.cujae.edu.cu/index.php/revistaind/article/view/1004