Organizational Agility and Logistical Sustainability in SMEs: A Case Study in the Distribution of Organic Products
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To analyze the relationship between the implementation of agile methodologies and the efficiency of the logistics process in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the food sector, particularly in the distribution of organic products, providing evidence of their contribution to logistics sustainability and organizational competitiveness. Methods: A quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional study with a correlational-explanatory scope was conducted. Data were collected using a structured Likert-scale questionnaire administered to 30 employees involved in logistics processes. The instrument demonstrated adequate reliability (? = 0.87). The analysis included descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation, and simple linear regression to examine the association and explanatory power among the variables. Results: A positive, strong, and statistically significant relationship was found between the implementation of agile methodologies and logistics efficiency (r = 0.71; p < 0.001). Furthermore, the regression model indicated that agile methodologies account for 50% of the variability in logistics process efficiency (R² = 0.50), with operational adaptability, work structuring, and internal coordination playing key roles, although opportunities for improvement remain in workflow visualization and information organization. Conclusion: Agile methodologies constitute a management approach that enhances the efficiency, logistics sustainability, and competitiveness of SMEs by promoting work organization, operational coordination, and information-based decision-making, while also expanding the evidence base regarding their application in logistics processes within the food sector.
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