Application of Agile Methodologies in an Agribusiness Project Management: An Analysis from a Literature Review

Abstract

The application of agile methodologies for project management is a tool to address changes in the environment more quickly and efficiently. However, it is difficult to apply them in the agribusiness sector, which faces challenges such as climate variability, market fluctuations and the need to innovate in a sustainable manner throughout the production process. In this sense, we analyzed how agile methodologies can improve process efficiency, reduce costs and increase quality in agroindustrial projects. For this purpose, a methodology based on the systematic review of the existing literature was used, evaluating studies and cases of implementation in this sector. The results show that methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban and Lean Manufacturing are effective in optimizing logistic processes, improving collaboration in multidisciplinary teams and reducing waste in agroindustrial production. Scrum has proven to be useful in innovative project management, Kanban in supply chain optimization, and Lean in reducing operational costs in food production. It is concluded that, although agile methodologies can transform project management in agribusiness, their successful implementation requires specific adaptations to the context of the sector, such as continuous training and improvements in technological infrastructure.