Propuesta de un Sistema de Planifación de Demanda para la Cadena de Suministro de Agricultores de Papa Pastusa en el Departamento de Boyacá

Abstract

The present study focuses on optimizing demand planning within the agro-industrial supply chain, with particular emphasis on the production of potato varieties cultivated in Boyacá, Colombia. The objective of this optimization is to reduce costs and improve the profitability of local farmers through the use of advanced demand forecasting models. Demand planning is a fundamental component of the supply chain, as it enables the anticipation of market behavior and the adjustment of production levels, thereby avoiding issues such as stockouts or excess inventory (Valentina & Rojas, n.d.).

In the case of potatoes cultivated in the aforementioned department, the perishable nature of the product and the seasonal variations in production require the application of advanced forecasting techniques. To address these challenges, tools from operations research and mathematical modeling will be employed. The integration of these models into information systems will facilitate decision-making, thereby improving production management. This approach is expected to have a positive impact on the sustainability of the supply chain for papa pastusa farmers in Boyacá.