Abstract

GARCIA CACERES, Rafael Guillermo  and  OLAYA ESCOBAR, Érika Sofía. Characterization of value chains and supply chains in the coffee agroindustry. Cuad. Adm. [online]. 2006, vol.19, n.31, pp.197-217. ISSN 0120-3592.

As a contribution to improved efficiency of the value chain and the supply chain for coffee, this article describes and characterizes the functionality, connection and synergy of each of its agents and links in a global and national context, using the method of basic functions analysis. In addition, it shows the dynamics of the recent economic evolution of the coffee sector, both in the world and in Colombia. And it expounds reasons that have influenced the situation today, and finally proposes approaches for research.

Keywords : Supply chain; value chain; applied logistics; coffee agroindustry.

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