Interação entre empresas atuantes na construção de obras de armazenamento de grãos

Abstract

Agribusiness is one of the most important activities for the Brazilian economy, which means that the country must be prepared to accompany the growth and expansion of this sector. Currently, the static capacity of grain storage in Brazil is deficient and this condition can harm the development of the agricultural sector. The construction of storage units involves the participation of companies that usually operate independently, among others, builders of civil works, suppliers of mechanical equipment and suppliers of automation equipment. The general objective of the study was to diagnose the main obstacles in the interaction between agents working in this segment and their customers. The methodology adopted was to carry out a field study, through the application of two questionnaires, the first being intended for customers (farmers, cooperatives, etc.) and the second for companies (active in the construction of storage works). A statistical analysis of the data collected allowed the elucidation of the main difficulties encountered in the process of contracting new works, from the customers’ point of view, as well as the obstacles present in the execution of integrated projects by companies. The context found shows that the adoption of measures such as project compatibility and greater contact between organizations, can reduce the existing losses in the execution of works that result in savings in time and resources.