Capacidade tecnológica de uma agroindústria de beneficiamento de arroz

Abstract

The present study has as its theme the technological capacity of a rice processing agribusiness, localized in the town of São Luiz Gonzaga/RS, seeking to show which technological aspects the company uses in its activities, to get measure the technological level where the company is. In this sense, the general objective of the research is to verify the technological capacity of a rice processing industry, localized in São Luiz Gonzaga/RS. So, in theoretical terms, sought support for questions that could define technological capabilities, bring capacity measures that can measure them within companies, way of classifying companies, and aspects of technological capabilities. Also, sought to characterize the rice production sector, at the level of Brazil and Rio Grande do Sul, detailing its agro-industrial chain and its beneficiation process. As for the methodology, the research is a descriptive research with a qualitative approach. The study is characterized as a case study in which the population under analysis is a single company with data collection instruments, with semi-structured interview script, and documentary research in production reports, machine and equipment performance report, investment reports on new technologies etc. Besides that, will be used non-participant observation, in order to collect data that show the technological capacity in the rice beneficiation process. The expected results aim to identify the company's technological capacity level, as well as its awareness of the importance of technology for its growth and competitiveness in the market. Finally, the research intends to propose alternatives for improvements in the technology area, covering the entire rice beneficiation process.