Integrated logistics: Grupo Ruiz's key to efficiency in the agroindustrial supply chain

In the highly competitive world of global agribusiness, where markets are increasingly interconnected and consumer demands are greater, supply chain efficiency has become a critical factor for business success. Grupo Ruiz has managed to position itself as one of the main exporters of black beans worldwide thanks to its strategic focus on the vertical integration of its logistics operations.

From the reception of the harvest in the fields to the final dispatch at the destination ports, Grupo Ruiz has developed a comprehensive logistics system that allows it to control and optimize each stage of the process without depending on external intermediaries.

This strategy has not only allowed it to significantly reduce operating costs, but also improve delivery times and guarantee the quality of its products in the most demanding international markets.

Integrated logistics is one of our main competitive differentials. By controlling the entire process, from reception in the field to dispatch at ports, Grupo Ruiz can ensure complete traceability of its products, guarantee compliance with the highest quality standards and provide an efficient and reliable service to clients in everyone.

Your own railway station: a logistical game changer

A key milestone in Grupo Ruiz's vertical integration strategy was the construction of its own railway station at its facilities in Tucumán. This innovative work, unprecedented in the Argentine Northwest, has allowed them to connect directly with the Belgrano Cargas Train, which has given them the ability to dispatch shipments efficiently and competitively to the main national consumption centers and to the ports of Rosario and Withdrawal.

The station has made it possible to optimize transportation logistics, significantly reducing costs and transit times, which translates into greater competitiveness in the international markets that Grupo Ruiz accesses with its products.

In addition to the rail connection, Grupo Ruiz has its own fleet of trucks to transport products from the fields to its processing plant in Tucumán. This plant, equipped with cutting-edge technology and a processing capacity of 500 tons per day, has all the necessary certifications to guarantee the quality and food safety of its products, including the Primus GFS certification, specific to quality and food safety, and the certifications required by the International Agricultural Organization for the production and marketing of organic products both in the domestic market and in the United States and Europe.

Ensuring traceability and quality standards

Vertical integration is essential in the industry. By controlling the entire supply chain, from the reception of the products in the field to their final dispatch, complete traceability of the products can be ensured and the highest quality standards can be maintained, allowing access to the most demanding markets. global level. This vertical integration strategy has been adopted by Grupo Ruiz, which has allowed them to maintain rigorous control over each stage of the production and distribution process.

Grupo Ruiz has invested significantly in state-of-the-art packaging and processing facilities, where products are carefully selected, sorted and packaged for export. This ensures that only the highest quality products reach international markets, which has been key to building and maintaining a strong reputation in the sector.

This capacity for total control over the logistics and production process has been key for Grupo Ruiz to consolidate itself as one of the main references in the international lemon market, its flagship product that it exports to all five continents. Vertical integration has allowed them to establish strict quality and food safety protocols, complying with the most demanding regulations of the different destination markets.

But not only that, vertical integration has also allowed them to successfully enter new markets, such as processed citrus products and their derivatives. Thanks to its control over the entire value chain, Grupo Ruiz has been able to diversify its offer and market lemon juices, essential oils and other by-products in different regions of the world, such as the Middle East and Europe.

Furthermore, vertical integration has given Grupo Ruiz a competitive advantage in terms of efficiency and costs. By having control over all aspects of the supply chain, the company can optimize its processes, reduce waste and minimize transaction costs, which translates into more competitive prices for its products in the international market.

Promoting regional development and sustainability

Beyond the direct benefits for the company, Grupo Ruiz's comprehensive vision of logistics has also had a positive impact on the development of the Argentine Northwest region. The company has generated numerous direct and indirect jobs, contributing to the strengthening of the local economy and the improvement of the living conditions of the communities where it operates.

Additionally, the focus on vertical integration and control of the entire supply chain has allowed Grupo Ruiz to implement sustainable practices in its operations, minimizing environmental impact and promoting the responsible use of natural resources.

Grupo Ruiz adheres to good agricultural practices and carries out a culture of continuous improvement in its productive and commercial processes, confident that, in this way, it guarantees an exportable quality product and a highly competitive service that is highly valued by clients of everyone.

In line with the demands and trends of agricultural activity at an international level, Grupo Ruiz takes on the challenge of consolidating, day after day, a professional, systematic, planned, comprehensive and sustainable approach to its management.

A model replicable in other sectors

Grupo Ruiz's success in implementing a vertical integration and integrated logistics strategy has not only been reflected in its position as a leader in the black bean market, but has also inspired other Grupo Ruiz industries to adopt similar approaches. in their respective sectors.

For example, in the case of the citrus industry in which the group entered in 2016, focusing on the production and export of lemons, previous experience in the export of grains was essential to achieve a quick and effective insertion into this new market.

The foray into the citrus business was faster and more effective than expected, thanks to the support, prestige, professionalism and experience that had already been developed for so many years in the export of grains through Grupo Ruiz.

As in the grain business, in citrus farming the group is in a position to solve all export logistics in a comprehensive manner and with its own personnel, which gives them a significant competitive advantage.

This replication of the vertical integration and integrated logistics model in other sectors of the Ruiz Group demonstrates the versatility and potential of this strategy to improve efficiency and competitiveness in different areas of agribusiness.

Grupo Ruiz and the production of oranges in the Argentine Northwest

Towards a future of sustainable growth

In an increasingly globalized and competitive world, efficiency in the supply chain has become a critical factor for the success of agribusiness companies. Grupo Ruiz, with its focus on vertical integration and integrated logistics, has proven to be an example to follow in this regard, consolidating itself as a benchmark not only in the black bean market, but also in the Argentine Northwest region.

But Grupo Ruiz's vision does not stop there. In line with its commitment to sustainable growth, the company continues to invest in first-class infrastructure, optimizing the use of productive resources and seeking opportunities to diversify its product and service offering, always maintaining its corporate values ​​of responsible competitiveness and good business practices. and productive, sustainability, genuine work and social responsibility.

Collaborator at ReporteAsia.