The objective of this research is to provide a framework to guide manufacturers that compete in environmental sustainability, as well as their supply chains, to formulate a business strategy to improve competitive adv...
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The objective of this research is to provide a framework to guide manufacturers that compete in environmental sustainability, as well as their supply chains, to formulate a business strategy to improve competitive advantage. It is a theoretical study based on literature review and in the model of Campos e Armas da Competicao - CAC, in Portuguese (Fields and Weapons of the Competition). The contribution of this research is to present a study of the many factors that can influence the formulation of a business strategy, helping the responsible for such formulation to reach competitive advantage in sustainable basis, mainly in a world where what is at stake is not only the success of the companies, but the future of our planet, of our own humanity.
The Brazilian pig production generates substantial effluent that may be used for the generation of bioenergy. Bioenergy is an opportunity to reduce costs production and environment impact, as well as to offer better p...
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The Brazilian pig production generates substantial effluent that may be used for the generation of bioenergy. Bioenergy is an opportunity to reduce costs production and environment impact, as well as to offer better prices to consumers and obtain a better profit unit. Thus, the present study aims to show the importance of spending in pig production as a precondition for a proper sustainable business management. The study shows the scenario of pig production in Brazil, and the Direct-Costing concepts as a decision support tool for the production optimization based on the demand of slaughter plants. A case study was conducted on a farm located in the Southeast of Brazil. For financial measurements, the Direct-Costing method was used. The survey was conducted with the use of financial and accounting information by the composition of farm costs from the production process to the turnover in the slaughter of the pigs. The results showed that the usage of alternative energy based on waste of pigs activity provided a profit increase of 52.73% per unit to famer. Thus, we conclude that biodigester applied in pigs farms is profitable.
European Union, USA and Brazil respond to 74% of pork carcass production. However, the productivity is affected by quality issues in production process, pre-handling logistics and transformation process. The objective...
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European Union, USA and Brazil respond to 74% of pork carcass production. However, the productivity is affected by quality issues in production process, pre-handling logistics and transformation process. The objective of this paper was investigated the causes of Brazil's pig carcass condemnation and calculate its respective costs. A descriptive statistical analyzes was performed using data between 2010 and 2014 and costs are calculated comparing losses with pork price in the Brazilian market, in US dollars. The results showed that cost of losses for Pork Industry were estimated in US$ 27.827 million per year.
The present paper describes the perception and influence of retailers over consumer behavior and examine the factors that affect the meat consumption in São Paulo, Brazil. A survey was conducted in 30 butcher sho...
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The present paper describes the perception and influence of retailers over consumer behavior and examine the factors that affect the meat consumption in São Paulo, Brazil. A survey was conducted in 30 butcher shops between June and July 2014. The data were analyzed using Hierarchical Cluster and K-Means Analysis on to Statistica software. Results identify three different important players for the Meat Supply Chains in São Paulo city: Butcher shops, mix retailers and trust retailers. The consumer behavior is influenced by price, flexible payment, origin, brand, know how and promotion (sales strategies, media and competition) (p
The practice of the Reverse Logistics (RL) has increasingly been in evidence by the academy and by the companies, due to sustainability and costs. In a progressively competitive business environment, cost reduction be...
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The practice of the Reverse Logistics (RL) has increasingly been in evidence by the academy and by the companies, due to sustainability and costs. In a progressively competitive business environment, cost reduction becomes a global recurring theme, and in this aspect, RL is a strong ally in the strategic plan of the company. With the advancement of the technology it is more and more common the launch of a new product on the market, increasing the probability of improper disposal of electronic waste by the consumers that replace them. This paper aims to analyze the internal processes of the mechanisms of RL of one of the biggest logistics companies around the world that uses RL as economic and environmental strategy, and identify areas for improvement. We conclude giving some suggestions in order to improve the efficiency of the system.
An efficient transport network needs an infrastructure that would be able to provide an optimization in cargo transport, bringing agility and speed. With respect to this, waterways can be considering a solution due to...
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An efficient transport network needs an infrastructure that would be able to provide an optimization in cargo transport, bringing agility and speed. With respect to this, waterways can be considering a solution due to its energy efficiency, greater productivity in relation to the cargo volumes, and low cost per ton. The purpose of this study is compare Brazilian waterways with the American waterways about costs and infrastructure available. To that end we conducted a bibliographical study to collect data and make feasible the comparisons between countries. The results showed that in Brazil, the one cargo tonne transported by one thousand kilometers, cost three times more that in the United States.
The soybean transport costs represent the biggest part of the costs that involve the production and commodity operations. This study analyzed the main soybean flow routes for the foreign Market and proposed alternativ...
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The soybean transport costs represent the biggest part of the costs that involve the production and commodity operations. This study analyzed the main soybean flow routes for the foreign Market and proposed alternative routes that contribute to reduce costs involving the transport of grains produced by the macro-region of the Mato Grosso state. For this purpose, it was used mathematical modeling with application of linear programming through Excel Solver supplement program, considering six origins (macro-regions of Mato Grosso state) and eight main destination ports. The results present a minimization of the transport costs in US$ 6.59 million, such as the reduction of the amount of routes used from 34 to 13 routes. It was concluded that the reduction of the transport costs was possible due to the inclusion of routes containing stretches of waterways, with the flow through the Port of Manaus/AM and Port of São Luiz/MA.
The study of the clusters is of interest in the academic research due to their specific characteristics. The objective of this research is to analyze the quality management system in the production chain of the baby f...
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The study of the clusters is of interest in the academic research due to their specific characteristics. The objective of this research is to analyze the quality management system in the production chain of the baby fashion cluster in the county of Terra Roxa, State of Parana, Brazil. We made a survey research with descriptive approach involving all the manufacturers of the cluster, using questionnaires with closed questions. The results showed that no matter their products are considered of good quality in Brazil and the manufacturers of this baby fashion cluster see quality as an important instrument to be competitive, just a part of them use quality management system and basic quality tools to improve their production processes.
This research analyzes the use of Information System (IS) by the furniture cluster located in the city of Umuarama, State of Parana, Brazil. The methodology used was a survey research made in 37 companies of this segm...
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This research analyzes the use of Information System (IS) by the furniture cluster located in the city of Umuarama, State of Parana, Brazil. The methodology used was a survey research made in 37 companies of this segment. These companies were interviewed about the use of IS as a competitive advantage in the cluster and in the distribution channel. The results showed that small enterprises use limited resources of IS in their internal processes and relationships with the distribution channels. The use of applications increases in midsize companies;however, they do not have systems to analyze their after sales. Large companies make intensive use of software in administrative processes, reaching more competitiveness than the other competitors.
The Brazilian grain production for 2014/15 was estimated at 200.682 million tons, which corresponds to 15.08% of world production. The largest Brazilian producer is the state of Mato Grosso, which produces about 29.3%...
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The Brazilian grain production for 2014/15 was estimated at 200.682 million tons, which corresponds to 15.08% of world production. The largest Brazilian producer is the state of Mato Grosso, which produces about 29.3% of soybeans in Brazil. The objective of this study was to develop and analyze a computerized decision model to determine the best cargo transportation route. For this reason, a model was created using Fuzzy Logic on MATLAB®R2015b software. The input values were: US$3.25 / ton / 100km for cost, 27.7 hours for time and 94.2% for reliability, and pointed preferably the port of Itaqui with priority 5.94, to Miritituba priority 5.41, the third choice would be Santos Priority 4.82 and finally the Paranaguá destination with priority 4.02. It could be concluded that it is possible to make the decision to which harbor to export through the use of technical criteria, after testing the model.
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