Model of quality management applied in lean green agriculture methodology: A research in Perú

Abstract

The competition for the development of the agricultural sector worldwide is changing very rapidly. Having sustainable business practices should be the basis of small businesses around the world, as they improve profitability. In this transformation, the agricultural sector is increasingly concerned with strategy, innovation and competition in the effort to be more productive and profitable. This case study will describe the implementation of the Lean Agriculture model in a group of farmers in the district of Mala, Cañete. In addition, it explains how the visits to the farms were carried out, the workshops carried out and the advice so that the farmers understand the benefits of quality in the product that can be achieved through the adoption of this philosophy. Then a new model of strategic skills will be presented to guide small agricultural companies in the sector to achieve success with sustainable results. Finally, it is explained that through the adoption of this model for the transition to become sustainable organizations.