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    Identificación y caracterización de los proveedores en la cadena de suministro agroalimentarias en la región andina: Caso de estudio III
    (Universidad de Cuenca, 2025-03-19) Fajardo Lozada, Oscar Daniel; Ortega Cárdenas, Michael Andrés; Jadán Avilés, Diana Carolina
    This study focused on identifying and characterizing suppliers in the agri-food supply chain of the Andean region through a farmers' association as a case study. The research used a mixed approach combining quantitative and qualitative analysis with face-to-face visits and surveys to assess key aspects such as sustainability, resilience, applied technologies and a humancentered approach. The analysis included hierarchical grouping techniques to group suppliers according to their characteristics resulting in numerous groupings in each analysis variable and conceptually grouped matrices that allowed to clearly identify the strengths, opportunities and areas for improvement of the supplier groups. The suppliers belong to a traditional agrifood system. Significant differences were identified in sustainability, resilience and technological adoption. A trend towards sustainable agri-environmental practices was observed, with challenges in water management and quality. Resilience was manifested in adaptive capacity, such as diversification of production. A gap in technology adoption between groups was detected. The findings highlight the need for appropriate technology, better water management and fostering generational succession, which are key to ensuring the long-term sustainability of supply chains. Finally, strategic recommendations are presented to strengthen relationships between supply chain actors and improve the competitiveness of suppliers in the face of environmental and economic challenges.