Eficácia Lean & Green baseada no mapeamento do fluxo de valor sustentável adaptado para o agronegócio para o agronegócio

Abstract

Purpose This paper aimed to implement Lean & Green principles in agribusiness, specifically by using Sustainable Value Stream Mapping (Sus-VSM) to evaluate key indicators for the present and future states of an orange farm. The goal was to enhance value while minimizing environmental impacts. Design/methodology/approach – This study utilizes a mixed-method research approach, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative methods. It adapts Sus-VSM and introduce inventory analysis blueprints for use in the agricultural sector, employing a case study on an orange farm in Sergipe, Brazil. The research aims to offer practical insights when applying Lean & Green principles in agribusiness, introducing also the Overall Lean-Green Effectiveness (OLGE) as a novel decision-making indicator for managers. Findings – The research highlight the potential of Sus-VSM in agriculture but suggests the need for some process adjustments for successful implementation. The study's indicators reveal that the current state generates 70.55% more impacts (0.47 tCO2e/ha), and the future state could add 4.08% more aggregated value. The OLGE could be increased by up to 137% from the current to the future state scenario if improved the stocks management of inputs in the field. Originality – The adaptation of VSM for farm operations along with the inclusion of sustainability indicators represents a novel approach to improving agricultural processes while controlling environmental impacts. A new Lean & Green indicator was proposed, the OLGE, to facilitate interpretation of results and create improvement suggestions.