A group learning E-VSM approach for improved environmental, economic and social performance of small suckler cow beef farms in Sweden

Abstract

This paper reports on the evaluation of a new advisory concept applied on small suckler cow beef farms in Sweden, where group-based learning was combined with an environmental value stream mapping (E-VSM) approach including environmental, economic and social aspects of sustainability. The E-VSM was carried out by presenting the farmers to blended learning comprising on-line material and assignments in combination with group workshops and meetings on the farms. By the end of the project, farmers were satisfied with the advisory concept and experienced that the E-VSM helped them to identify wasteful activities and implement continuous process improvements.

Keywords

sustainability transition; value-stream mapping; process improvement; lean production

Published in

Publisher: IFSA

Conference

15th IFSA conference, Systemic change for sustainable futures, 30th June - 4th July, 2024, Trapani, Sicily, Italy

SLU Authors

• Höckert, Jenny

  • Department of People and Society, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

• Holmström, Kristina

  • Department of Applied Animal Science and Welfare, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    
  • Hushållningssällskapet Sjuhärad

• Jardstedt, Mikaela

  • Department of Applied Animal Science and Welfare, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

UKÄ Subject classification

Animal and Dairy Science

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/132381